National Volunteer Week

April 12, 2016

Special Olympics Wisconsin is happy to recognize National Volunteer Week, April 10 – 16. Each year, over 11,000 volunteers donate their time to help Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes. Our volunteers attend practices, work tournaments, and offer assistance at events. The...


Army veteran volunteers as Viroqua Special Olympics agency co-manager

April 1, 2016

When Viroqua Special Olympians need a little something extra, from fundraising help, to equipment, to a ride to practice, they have an ace-in-the-hole. At the gym, track, bowling alley, softball diamond, or on the road at regional and state tournaments,...


Two Volunteers honored with Jefferson Award for Public Service

February 25, 2016

MADISON, WI, February 25, 2016 – Congratulations to Lori Casper & Mackenzie Adams who were chosen by WKOW and WQOW, respectively, for the Jefferson Award. The Jefferson Award for Public Service is given at both national and local levels. Local...


MedFest 2014 a great success for athletes, students and volunteers alike

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...


Meet Coach Dean Glaze

November 24, 2014

Dean Glaze, a college student at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, volunteered at a Special Olympics tournament as part of an adaptive physical education class in 1979. What began as a class requirement became a passion. Today, he’s a special needs...


From the Desk of the Amy Verheyden, Agency Management Committee Member

October 6, 2014

I had the privilege and honor these past couple of weekends to be asked to speak at the Leadership Conferences in Madison and Appleton. In talking with participants, it was evident that quite a variety of people attended…from parents, to...


First Director of Law Enforcement Torch Run, Dale Brunner passes.

August 14, 2014

It is with great sadness that we share that Retired Sergeant Dale Brunner, of the Milwaukee Police Department and first director of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 after...


Fans Wanted!

July 2, 2014

Fans wanted! Rally your friends, family and colleagues to cheer on Special Olympics athletes at the State Outdoor Sports Tournament August 1-3 in Waukesha. Catch the action at Carroll University, Moor Downs Golf Course and Saratoga Softball Complex.  The event...


More than 300 Volunteers Needed at the Special Olympics Wisconsin State Outdoor Sports Tournament hosted in Waukesha!

July 2, 2014

MADISON, Wis. – More than 800 athletes will travel across Wisconsin to go for the gold at the Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) State Outdoor Sports Tournament hosted in Waukesha on Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3. Bocce and tennis competitions...



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