PRESS RELEASE: Mt. Pleasant, Wis. – Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? That’s exactly what’s happening on Thursday, April 11 when Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) teams up with Texas Roadhouse and local law enforcement for the Guardians of the Flame FREE lunch fundraiser to benefit more than 1,200 local Special Olympics […]
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Donald McMahon Remembered For Many Acts Of Kindness
Donald J. McMahon, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday at his residence. Donald was born in Racine on June 18, 1962, and was the son of the late Thomas and Agnes (nee: Willing) McMahon. Don retired from Career Industries after thirty-two years of employment. He was a lifelong member of St. Rita Catholic Church. An […]
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Jeffrey DaPra Was A Loving Father
Jeffrey C. DaPra, 59, passed away on Sunday following a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Jeffrey was born in Wakefield, Michigan on July 23, 1958, and was the son of Arthur and Carol (nee: Longhini) DaPra. Jeff graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1976”. Following graduation, Jeff relocated to Ironwood, Michigan where he […]
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Obituary: Gwen K. Andresen Enjoyed Participating In Special Olympics
Gwen K. Andresen, 59, passed away Sunday, at Villa at Lincoln Park, Racine. Gwen was born in Madison, March 25, 1957, daughter of James and Rose Ann (Nee: Loftus) Andresen. Gwen graduated from Olympia Brown and was employed by Careers from 1978-1991. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Gwen’s favorite pastimes included shopping […]
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Special Olympics Lunch Monday at Texas Roadhouse
Local law enforcement and Special Olympics athletes will serve lunch Monday at Texas Roadhouse, and the best part is it’s free in hopeful exchange for donations to benefit more than 1,500 local athletes. This is the fourth Guardians of the Flame lunch served at Texas Roadhouse in Mount Pleasant. In 2015, the Guardians lunch raised […]
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Police Take to Roof for Special Olympics
Once again, Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant police officers and crew members from South Shore Fire will need “rescuing” from the roof of Dunkin’ Donuts. From 6 to 11 a.m. Friday, officers and firefighters/paramedics will get stuck on the roof of Dunkin’ Donuts and only donations for Special Olympics from the community will save them. The […]
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Sheriff’s Deputy Will Rep State Law Enforcement in Special Olympics Run
Racine County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Brian Zimmerman will represent Wisconsin law enforcement August 2 at the final leg of Guardian of the Flame Torch Run for Special Olympics. The special occasion will take place in California. Sheriff Chris Schmaling said in a written release that being the only officer from Wisconsin is an incredible honor […]
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Special Olympics Fundraiser Nets $5,100
After hundreds of people came in for a free meal at Texas Road House to raise money for Special Olympics on Tuesday, organizers say they raised $5,100. Volunteers from Mt Pleasant, Sturtevant, Caledonia, Town of Waterford and Oak Creek Police Departments, Racine County Sheriff’s Department and Union Grove, South Shore Fire Departments helped serve, clear […]
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Free Meal At Texas Roadhouse, Tips To Help Special Olympics
To help out Special Olympics athletes, law enforcement agencies and firefighters from around the area will be serving up food at Texas Roadhouse. And the lunch is free, but the tips they get will be donated to Special Olympics. Last year, the group raised $6,800. The meal will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 […]
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Racine Police Officer Raising Money For Special Olympics
Racine Police officer Kristy Walls is raising money for Special Olympics and she needs your help. She’s going to repel down Miller Park with another Kenosha Police officer, Kate Schaper. Walls needs to raise $750. Walls has been a police officer for four years and volunteers with Special Olympics during the hometown games in May […]
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Update: Cops Serve, Deliver Free Lunch at Texas Roadhouse
**Updated 9:15 p.m. March 13 Local law enforcement officers will once again serve lunch April 7 for Special Olympics for the annual Guardians of the Flame Lunch fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse. Diners will receive a free lunch of pulled pork sandwiches, fries, applesauce and a soda, and should leave a (very generous) tip to benefit […]