March 4, 2015
Dear Editor, Although many people may not know it, our community can proudly say that we are represented within the extraordinary organization of Special Olympics. Our high school has been representing this organization for the last three, almost four, years...
February 19, 2015
For the past four years, Peter Annis has stepped into a different role in Special Olympics Wisconsin—he serves as an athlete coach for Shepherds Warhawks basketball team, guiding his team on the court with hands-on drills and teaching them basic...
February 12, 2015
Special Olympics Wisconsin has been working to provide additional access to education and resources for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) related to health and wellness activities at a local level through Healthy Communities Mini Projects. Providing access to additional opportunities...
December 17, 2014
On December 6, during Special Olympics Wisconsin’s Northern Fall Sports Tournament, 46 athletes received a free sports physical as part of the fourth annual MedFest event. Volunteer physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and medical students led this free health screening. The...
October 1, 2014
Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) will host the State Flag Football Tournament in Neenah, Wisconsin for the first-time ever. Flag football is the most recent addition to Special Olympics’ menu of sports. Athletes will travel across the state to compete in...