Grand Area Special Olympics is looking for individuals to serve as Planning Committee members for our 2011 Polar Plunge. A kick off meeting will be held on Oct. 26 at 6pm in meeting room B of the Bartlesville Public Library. Please come and find out how you can help us put on a Polar Plunge in Bartlesville to benefit our local Special Olympics athletes. Half of the money raised stays in our local area and the remainder stays in Oklahoma!!!
What is a Polar Plunge?
A Polar Plunge is a fundraising challenge made to an individual or group challenging them to dive into a cold body of water in order to raise money for Special Olympics. Each participant collects pledges from family, friends and businesses in the hopes of raising lots of money for the local Program. Then, on a select day, they "take the plunge" in the cold water to benefit Special Olympics.
The Polar Plunge is a very popular special event among Law Enforcement Torch Run volunteers across the country. Approximately 24 Polar Plunges take place every year in 15 U.S. states, helping to raise millions of dollars for Special Olympics Programs. The Polar Plunge is coordinated by the Law Enforcement Torch Run which is an international charity made up of law enforcement personnel who raise money and awareness for Special Olympics.
Some important and COOL facts from 2010's Polar Plunges:
Raised more than $130,000
9th Year of the Plunge
685 Plungers statewide in 2010
More than 30 Law Enforcement agencies statewide participated in the Polar Plunge
Various Law Enforcement vehicles on display
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