Polar Plunge 2010

Saturday, March 6, Noon
Raleigh County Armory, Beckley, WV

Special Olympics West Virginia is excited to be conducting its 1st Annual Polar Plunge in Beckley on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at noon.  The Raleigh County Armory will be the site of this plunge and will enable “plungers” to enter the water one step at a time or boldly jump into the outdoor swimming pool filled with cold water.  As with all Polar Plunges, participants are asked to raise a minimum of $50 for the privilege to plunge.  There are incentives for those who raise more, and prizes will be awarded for most money raised by both an individual and a team of 4 persons.  All proceeds benefit Special Olympics West Virginia.   A post-plunge party will be held at the armory to allow plungers to warm

their souls and share their thrilling plunge adventures.

Incentive Levels (solicit contributions from friends, family, businesses, employers, etc.  Everyone who takes part in the Polar Plunge will earn incentives based on the amount of their contribution)

$50 Plunge, t-shirt, and party

$200 Plunge, beach towel, t-shirt, and party

$350 Plunge, fleece jacket, beach towel, t-shirt, and party

$500 Plunge, dinner gift card, fleece jacket, beach towel, t-shirt, and party

Schedule

10:30 a.m. - Noon Registration

11:55 a.m. How to Survive the Plunge...

Noon The Polar Plunge!

Attire

Swimsuit (with t-shirt if you prefer)

Costumes (for those who want to provide some entertainment)

No Wetsuits permitted!

Tips

Bring a robe or jacket... great to have while waiting to go in or slip into as you dry off

Shoes/slippers to wear while waiting to plunge

Bring extra towels

No Diving

All participants will be asked to sign a release form the day of the plunge.  If the plunger is younger than 18, he or she must have a parent or legal guardian sign the release form before plunging. 

RELEASE FORM

Questions:  Please call the Special Olympics WV office at 1-800-926-1616 
ResCare Joins the Special Olympics WV Team
04/21/2009
Consumers of ResCare have for many years participated in Special Olympics West Virginia events.  This year the company has gone a step further by becoming a Platinum Sponsor of state events and also helping raise funds for the various county programs.

“This is truly a great partnership,” said John Corbett, Chief Executive Officer.  “It has been a pleasure providing programming for ResCare consumers, and we are very pleased that the company wants to become more involved and provide funding to help us continue to offer exciting opportunities for the wonderful individuals that we serve.”

In addition to ResCare's sponsorship of state events, nearly 35 company employees participated in the the recent SOWV Polar Plunges and raised considerable funding.  Supporting Special Olympics is something that fits with ResCare's mission, according to Cheryl Wickline, agency operations coordinator.

“ResCare means 'respect and care',” she said.  “That's the sum of what we do.  We open opportunities for both children and adults to do everything they can.  It just does so much for them on the inside.”

The Special Olympics WV team just got better with the addition of ResCare.
 
< Prev   Next >