Wacky Winter Activity Benefits Special Olympics NC

On March 6th, Mountain View Correctional Institution, as part of their Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics NC efforts, coordinated their 4th Annual “Freezin’ For A Reason” Polar Plunge. Everyone – both individuals and those from groups and organizations – were invited to participate in this wacky winter activity, which raised funds for the nearly 40,000 Special Olympics athletes in North Carolina.
As part of this experience, participants obtained monetary pledges and then jump into the frigid 38 degree waters of the Toe River. Through the support of 49 plungers and numerous monetary contributors, the plunge raised over $9,500.
Through the efforts of law enforcement and correctional agencies throughout North Carolina, the Law Enforcement Torch Run provides approximately a forth of the Special Olympics funding each year. This results in local Special Olympics programs throughout the State not incurring costs associated with accreditation by the national Special Olympics organization, general liability and participant accident insurance coverage, property and D&O insurances, volunteer screening, coaches’ education, competition beyond the local level, not to mention the support and resources provided by being a part of a statewide registered nonprofit. The list goes on, says Keith Fishburne, Special Olympics North Carolina President/CEO. On behalf of the Special Olympics organization and athletes, Mr. Fishburne extends his gratitude to Mountain View Correction Institution employees and volunteers for their continued efforts to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics North Carolina.
Polar Plunges and other events throughout the State allow Special Olympics North Carolina to provide year-round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in every county within North Carolina; giving them opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy as they participate in the sharing of gifts and friendship with their own families, their peers, and the community.
 

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