Plunge in Place for Special Olympics

Special Olympics Rutherford County is asking the public to Plunge in Place and support local athletes, says Allison Kennedy Special Olympics Rutherford County Co-Coordinator.

Check out the website for more information and details on incentives https://www.classy.org/campaign/2021-sonc-plunge-in-place/c317023

If you want to register, make sure to select Rutherford County from the drop-down menu or you can go directly to the registration page: https://give.classy.org/SORutherford

This year's Plunge season is going to look a little different. But one thing remains the same: The support of the public is so important.

We're inviting you to find your freeze and take the Plunge in your own way! Participants can plunge into a pool, an ice bath or the ocean, dump a frigid bottle of water over your own head, or even run through sprinklers. However you Plunge in Place, participants are doing it to help support nearly 40,000 Special Olympics North Carolina athletes.

To plunge, you only need to raise $50.

But why stop there?

Every dollar raised, whether $100, $250, or a $1000, makes a difference in the lives of nearly 40,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities right here in North Carolina and that's a really cool thing.

Special Olympics uses the transformative power of sports to improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, giving children and adults continuing opportunities to experience joy, demonstrate courage and develop confidence, both on and off the field of play.

Special Olympics athletes are never asked to pay a fee to participate in programming, making fundraising events like the Plunge at Home vital. There are nearly 40,000 registered Special Olympics athletes in North Carolina, but there are an estimated 200,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities in the state.

The Plunge at Home raises valuable funds and awareness for Special Olympics, giving one more athlete the chance to get into the game and reveal their inner champion.

Want to help?

You can support by making a donation. The process is fast, easy, and secure... and you can be sure that it will benefit a great cause!

You can also register to take the plunge at home and fundraise for some great incentive items!

Post Plunge videos on social media using #findyourfreeze or send them to plunge@sonc.net!

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