Shown above, a participant taking the plunge in last years first 2007 "Freezin' for a Reason"  By taking a plunge into the icy waters of the Toe River, you help raise money for the Special Olympics of North Carolina.

Freezin’ For A Reason

If you have ever had the urge to stick for than just your toe into the Toe River in the middle of winter, then here is your chance by participating in the 2008 Polar Plunge.  In doing so, you can also raise money for Special Olympics of North Carolina.

This 2^nd Annual event is Saturday, March 1 at Riverside Park in Spruce Pine.  Person participating in the Polar Plunge will be jumping into the frigid waters of the Toe River, registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the plunge will be will begin at 12:00 p.m.

Anyone who raises $50 in donations and who wants to be “Freezin’ For A Reason” will receive an event Polar Plunge t-shirt and lunch.  Prizes will be awarded for the youngest plunger, the oldest plunger, the best costume, and most donations collected.  Spectators are invited to watch the brave participants as they take the plunge, event t-shirts, food and beverages will be available with all proceeds going to Special Olympics.

The Polar Plunge is made possible by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and the Mountain View Correctional Institution Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee.  Law Enforcement Torch Run is a group of police officers and corrections personnel committed to raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics North Carolina.  Proceeds from the Polar Plunge and other events allow support of more than 38,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities to participate in Special Olympics.  Torch Run supports the goal of Special Olympics of bringing all people with intellectual disabilities into the larger society as respected and accepted individuals.  For more information on this and other events, contact David Mitchell at 766-2535.

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