December 21, 2023 • Blog, Events, Featured, Press
Special Olympics Wisconsin debuts 2024 Polar Plunge campaign with inclusive plunge, anniversary celebration Thousands of Special Olympics Wisconsin supporters across the state will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” at the 2024 Polar Plunge® for Special Olympics Wisconsin. This year’s slate...
November 30, 2023
Special Olympics Wisconsin welcomed four new staff members, bolstering Health & Wellness programs and fundraising staffs for the statewide organization. Cassie Hopp joins Special Olympics Wisconsin as the Director of Inclusive Health—a new position within the Health & Wellness team....
August 23, 2023 • Events, Press
Nearly 800 bocce, flag football, and softball athletes from across the state will converge on the Woodside Dells Sports Complex (4770 State Hwy 13, Wisconsin Dells) Friday through Sunday, September 8-10, for the inaugural Special Olympics Wisconsin Fall Games. An...
August 21, 2023 • Blog, Featured, Press
Special Olympics Wisconsin and its Board of Directors has announced Addie Teeters as the next Vice President of Marketing & Communications. “Addie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the organization and has a deep personal passion for the...
August 14, 2023 • Blog, Featured, Press
Special Olympics Wisconsin and its Board of Directors has announced Nicholas Reising as the next Vice President of Development. “We are thrilled to have Nick join the team,” SOWI President & CEO Chad Hershner said. “He brings vast knowledge of...
July 31, 2023 • Blog, Press
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) $191,000 to expand its Inclusive Health program. This grant is part of a statewide effort intended to improve Medicaid home and community-based services that help older adults...
July 31, 2023 • Featured, Press
Special Olympics Wisconsin announced the addition of four new staff members in 2023, bringing a variety of experience and bolstering programs and fundraising staffs for the statewide organization. Kaytlin Kassens assumed the role of Athletic Director for Regions 2 &...
July 24, 2023 • Featured, Press
Special Olympics Wisconsin Athlete Leader and Manitowoc native Travis Stuckart has been named to the U.S. Athlete Leadership Council (USALC), representing the North Central Region. He was welcomed to this two-year term at an inauguration meeting this July. The USALC...
June 30, 2023 • Blog, Events, Featured, Press
Special Olympics Wisconsin was well-represented at Special Olympics World Games Berlin this June, sending a strong contingency of athletes, coaches, and support staff representing Team Special Olympics USA. Medals were won, memories were made, and an incredible experience for all...
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