Let the shivering begin!
Red Deer’s first Polar Plunge is taking place at Bower-Kin Community Centre at 85 Boyce St. at noon Saturday. About a dozen brave plungers have already raised $2,500 and are psyching themselves up for their frozen foray.
The event is presented by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Alberta.
“Our goal is get 1,000 people across Alberta to plunge for Special Olympics. This daring action shows the strong support for our athletes with intellectual disabilities and makes a unified statement that we believe in inclusive communities and all abilities and we are grateful for Red Deer taking this event on for the first time,” says Johnny Byrne, Special Olympics Alberta CEO and president.
“Last year, Polar Plunges across Alberta raised over $167,000 with over 650 people plunging. We’re hoping to surpass it this year to raise funds and awareness for over 3,300 Special Olympics athletes across the province.”
Each fundraiser is required to raise $75 to get a chance at bone-chilling glory. Various incentives are available for those who raise $75, $250 or $750.
Similar events have already been completed in Edmonton and Lethbridge. Calgary’s plunge is set for Feb. 24 and Medicine Hat’s takes place on March 10.
So far, more than $119,000 has been raised towards the $250,000 goal.
To register go to www.alberta.polarplunge.ca/red-deer
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