Show off your plunge Power for Special Olympics!

Show off your plunge power and join Special Olympics Southern California’s annual Polar Plunge™ on Saturday, February 28th, 2015 to raise funds for local Special Olympic athletes.

Companies, school groups, community groups, law enforcement, and supporters of all kinds will run, walk, or “creatively enter” the sub-50-degree waters of Marina “Mother’s” Beach to raise money for local Special Olympic sporting events and programs.

Each Plunger will receive a t-shirt with a minimum of $50 raised. Additional incentives are available for those who raise more. Are you “Too Chicken to Plunge?” You can still register as a chicken, raise $50, but stay DRY while your friends go in! People are encouraged to create their favorite costume whether they come alone or plunge with friends. Although the best costumes may be rewarded, crowds of people will cheer on participants braving the waters in costume or a swimsuit.

“Taking the Plunge is a unique way for individuals, groups, and corporations to support our athletes,” said Bill Shumard, President & CEO of Special Olympics Southern California. “Our ocean and lakes have frigid February waters so brave souls can cross this off their bucket list and raise money for Special Olympics at the same time.”

The plunge will feature a safety expo featuring the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Fire Department and the Coast Guard. Enjoy fun games from our sponsors and local vendors. Try out paddleboards, kayaks & rowing with Phins Watersports clubs. The plunge will also feature a “Taste of Marina del Rey”. For just $20 you can try food samples from some of the Marina’s best restaurants. Also, enter the raffle to win exciting prizes including (2) JetBlue tickets.
Special thanks go out to the Law Enforcement Torch Run®, Special Olympics’ largest grassroots fundraising program, for hosting the Polar Plunge. Officers representing a variety of law enforcement agencies throughout Southern California have raised over $1.3 million in 2013 through Tip-A-Cop dinners, Plane Pulls, 5K/10K runs, raffles, car shows, bike rides, Polar Plunges, Adopt-a-Cop programs, golf tournaments and other special events.

For more information or to register, visit www.sosc.org/polarplunge or contact Brandon Tanner at 562-502-1041 or btanner@sosc.org.

About Special Olympics Southern California
Founded in 1969 by Olympic decathlon gold medalist Rafer Johnson, Special Olympics Southern California offers opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate in year-round sports training and competition. More than 17,000 athletes and more than 15,000 coaches and volunteers take part in 12 Olympic-style sports. For more information, visit www.sosc.org.