{"id":34313,"date":"2024-03-07T11:50:46","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T16:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=34313"},"modified":"2024-03-07T11:50:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T16:50:48","slug":"community-takes-the-plunge-this-week-to-support-local-special-olympics-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/community-takes-the-plunge-this-week-to-support-local-special-olympics-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Community takes the Plunge this week to support local Special Olympics programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Teams from the York Regional Police and members of the wider community of all ages are ready to take an icy plunge this week to support local Special Olympics athletes \u2013 and it\u2019s not too late to help support the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m., the York Regional Police will hold their annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Ontario at the YRP\u2019s Aurora headquarters on Don Hillock Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donations of support for individual registrants and teams is ongoing at soopolarplunge.crowdchange.ca\/54161.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, organizers have set a $25,000 fundraising goal and, by press time, were more than 92 per cent of the way there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhether you are an individual, organization or business, the Polar Plunge welcomes all do-gooders with a little courage and a warm heart willing to get cold and creative for a worthy cause,\u201d say organizers. \u201cAll funds raised will support programming and events for 23,000 athletes across the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Polar Plunge for Special Olympics is an exhilarating fundraising event where participants, often individuals, organizations, or businesses, take a daring plunge into icy waters. This initiative is designed to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics programs. Participants, commonly referred to as \u2018Plungers,\u2019 seek sponsorship for their chilly challenge, with the funds collected contributing to Special Olympics initiatives, including year-round training and events for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The Polar Plunge is not only a thrilling experience but also a powerful way to support and make a positive impact on the lives of Special Olympics athletes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about the 2024 York Region Polar Plunge, contact Melissa Styles at 5467@yrp.ca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Brock Weir
Editor
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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