By: Delaney David, Serena Barile, and Ella Fowler
January 24, 2020
The Cleveland Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, February 29, at Edgewater Beach to help raise money for the Special Olympics.
Intervention Specialist Mr. Hans, who is in charge of the event, stated, “This event is important to me because it helps support Special Olympics, and it’s for a good cause. It also helps kids in Brooklyn participate in the Special Olympics.”
If participants do not want to take the plunge into Lake Erie, registering as “Too Chicken to Plunge,” they can participate by raising money/pledges to earn incentives and to be part of the fun!
The top fundraiser will receive a prize package that includes the following: a Polar Plunge blanket, a Dunkin Donuts gift card, and a Buffalo Wild Wings gift card.
“The first year we raised $1000, and the second year we raised $4000,” said Hans on the success of the fundraiser.
So far, the amount raised this year is $7,263 (for Brooklyn), which is only eight percent of their overall goal of $90,000 (for the entire event statewide).
By registering for this event, you will be helping 22,000 Special Olympic athletes in Ohio by providing year-round sports training and competition for those with disabilities.
If you would like to donate to the cause, contact Mr. Jack Hans at jack.hans@bcshurricanes.org.
Come “chill” out at the Cleveland Polar Plunge, and show your support!
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