Wertz Warriors Statewide Civic Partners

The Wertz Warriors stop for a group photo at their stop in Sterling, Michigan during their 2010 Endurance Ride.

Upcoming Events

 

The Wertz Warriors 31st annual Snowmobile Endurance Ride is February 5-11, 2012!

 

Thank you Wertz Warriors!

The Wertz Warriors... one man's dream transformed into reality.
Vic Wertz, a former Detroit Tiger and Michigan Hall of Fame member, had a dream, "to completely underwrite the Special Olympics Michigan Inc. (SOMI) State Winter Games." So, in 1981 he set out and succeeded to enlist many of his friends to help him with his dream. Together they considered a variety of ways to generate the money needed to fund the Winter Games for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Michigan.
Their idea was to create an endurance snowmobile ride throughout northern Michigan. Their ride would not only raise funds for SOMI, but it would help create awareness for those with intellectual disabilities. Since 1982, the Wertz Warriors have raised over $8.5 million for SOMI. Each year, warriors ride over 900 miles as they journey across northern Michigan.

Take the ride of a lifetime

Be a part of the ride that changes lives. The Wertz Warriors are looking for riders to join the cause. Riders who participate will enjoy the seven-day ride touring northern Michigan, be a part of the Opening Ceremony at the SOMI State Winter Games, and will have gas and most meals provided. Riders must meet a fundraising commitment to participate. Anyone interested can contact the Wertz Warriors at wertzwarriors@msn.com or at (586) 954-9770.
Click here to join the Wertz Warriors on Facebook for updates and information about the ride and upcoming events.

Support the Wertz Warriors

If you would like to make a donation to support the Wertz Warriors' efforts, please click here to make an online donation or mail your donation to: Wertz Warriors, PO Box 1132, Mount Clemens, MI 48046.

Take the Plunge for the Wertz Warriors

The ride that changes lives, its taking the plunges to support more athletes in Michigan. On Saturday, January 21, the Wertz Warriors will be kicking off SOMI's Polar Plunge season with a plunge of their own in Lake City. Be a part of this great event! Click here for more information about how you can be a part of the Polar Plunge.

 

Schedule of 2011 and 2012 Michigan Special Olympic Fundraisers

January 7, 2012
Mesick Amvets Pool Tournament
Mesick AMVETS Lodge
Mesick, MI
231-885-1607

January 14, 2012
Fox Motors of Cadillac Bowling Fundraiser
Pines Bowling Center
Cadillac, MI
231-775-7752

January 14, 2012
The Millersburg Eagles #4482 and Stoney Links Golf Course Live Auction
Stoney Links Golf Course
Onaway, MI
989-733-4152 or 586-242-0447

January 14, 2012
Mesick Amvets Euchre and Chili Cook Off
Mesick AMVETS Lodge
Mesick, MI
231-885-1607

January 20, 2012
Lake City Town Pump Polar Plunge Pre-Party
Lake City, MI
231-839-4869

January 21, 2012
Lake City Town Pump Polar Plunge
Lake Missaukee
Lake City, MI
231-839-4869

January 28, 2012
Mesick AMVETS Bowling Fundraiser and Bag Auction
Bowling at Manton Lanes, Manton MI
Auction at Mesick AMVETS, Mesick, MI
231-885-1607

January 28, 2012
The Millersburg Eagles #4482 and Stoney Links Golf Course Texas Holdem
Stoney Links Golf Course
Onaway, MI
989-733-4152 or 586-242-0447

February 4, 2012
Mancelona Moose Lodge Bowling Fundraiser and Dinner/Auction
Bowling at Bellaire Lanes, Bellaire, MI
Dinner at Mancelona Moose Lodge, Mancelona, MI
231-587-5405

February 10, 2012
Michgan Craft Beer Dinner and Tasting/Auction
Treetops Resort
Gaylord, MI
1-888-873-3867

February 11, 2012
Alpen Frost Snowmobile Poke Run
Mary's Tavern
Gaylord, MI
586-530-8725

February 11, 2012
Wine Tasting Dinner and Tasting
Treetops Resort
Gaylord, MI
1-888-873-3867


 


Michigan Moose Association

Michigan Moose Association

The Michigan Moose Association is a proud supporter of the Wertz Warriors and Special Olympics Michigan. Members across the state raise money for the Wertz Warriors that helps Special Olympics Michigan athletes. Michigan Moose Association is part of a World Wide Private Fraternal Organization of over 1.1 Million Men and Women working through fellowship to create a safe and friendly place for its members while working together with their City Leaders to help build their Communities.


Coming Soon, REV IT UP RIDE...


On Friday, June 2, 2012, the Michigan Moose Association will be partnering with the Wertz Warriors and Special Olympics Michigan to host the 3rd Annual Rev It Up Ride. Riders from across Michigan will meet in Mt. Pleasant and participate in the Closing Ceremony at the SOMI State Summer Games. More ride information and registration information will be made available in early 2012. For more information about the Michigan Moose Association, please visit www.mimoose.org.


Michigan Moose Association is part of a World Wide Private Fraternal Organization of over 1.1 Million Men and Women working through fellowship to create a safe and friendly place for its members while working together with their City Leaders to help build their Communities. The association is a supporter of the Wertz Warriors. Members raise money for the Wertz Warriors that helps Special Olympics Michigan athletes.

www.mimoose.org


 

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