CHICAGO, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This winter, "be
bold and get cold" at home for the athletes of Special Olympics
Illinois. You can register for the 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run
Polar Plunge At Home, or support a Plunger, at
www.plungeillinois.com now through March 14. All proceeds collected by Plungers
benefit the more than 23,100 traditional athletes and 13,000 Young
Athletes who compete statewide. Donations will be accepted through
March 28.
This year, all plunge locations have gone virtual. What does an
at-home plunge look like? The options are endless. It
isn't HOW you plunge. It
isn't WHERE you plunge. It
is THAT you plunge in support of Special Olympics
Illinois athletes.
The fundraising minimum is $100
for all Plungers. Participants receive a Polar Plunge hooded
sweatshirt.
Plunge At Home anytime now through March
14. Remember to commemorate your Plunge with photos and
videos on social media. Tag Special Olympics Illinois on
Facebook/Instagram: @specialolympicsillinois; Twitter:
@so_illinois, and use the official Plunge hashtag:
#beboldgetcold.
Submit your videos for a chance to be a part of the Plunge
Recap on March 14. Email them
to videos@soill.org.
Special Olympics Illinois encourages participants to exercise
safe Plunge At Home choices. Special Olympics Illinois is not
responsible for any injuries that occur while participating in the
Plunge At Home option. More information can be found on our website
at www.plungeillinois.com.
Throughout the past 22 years, more than 84,000 plungers have
raised more than $23.5 million.
Thank you to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Illinois. GEICO is proud to be the Statewide Presenting Polar
Plunge Sponsor. McAlister's Deli is the Statewide Silver
Sponsor.
About Special Olympics Illinois
Special Olympics
Illinois is a not-for-profit sports organization offering
year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than
23,100 athletes with intellectual disabilities and over 13,000
Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual
disabilities. It strives to be a global leader in shaping a
culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are
fully integrated into the community by providing year round
opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership
and personal development. If you are interested in being a
part of Special Olympics Illinois and its vision, contact
your local region, call 800-394-0562 or visit our website
at www.soill.org. Follow Special Olympics Illinois
on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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