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Plunge For Special Olympics
This summer, Special Olympics Hawai‘i is bring- ing back its Paradise Plunge fundraiser. Launched last year as a socially distant re- invention of the traditional Polar Plunge fundraiser, this event allows partic- ipants to safely support local athletes by sharing a video or photo of them- selves taking a dip in the ocean or performing any type of water activity — such as bodyboarding, surf- ing or diving into a swim- ming pool. Registration for this year’s Paradise Plunge is now open at give.classy. org/paradiseplunge2021.
reduced fundraising goal of $50 for students of all ages, elementary through col- lege. There are additional mahalo gifts for the plung- ers who raise $250, $500, $1,000 or more. Register as a Passionate Plunger and raise $500, or as a Super Plunger and raise $1,000.
release a 2021 Paradise Plunge compilation vid- eo highlighting those who made a splash.
Proceeds from the fund- raiser will help the organi- zation continue to provide virtual and online programs, and ensure more than 3,400 athletes can one day return to in-person sports. Funds also ensure that Special Olympics Hawai‘i can pro- vide the necessary equip- ment and PPE for athletes and coaches so that when they do return to in-person activities, they can do so safely. For more informa- tion on Special Olympics Hawai‘i, visit sohawaii.org.
Plungers are asked to send photos or a 60-second hori- zontal video clip of them- selves participating in their chosen “Paradise Plunge” water activity at wetransfer. com to development@soha- waii.org. Deadline for sub- missions is July 11.
“While we work toward a safe return to in-person sports, fundraisers like our Paradise Plunge are more important than every be- fore, in order to allow us to continue to provide virtual and online programs for our athletes,” states Special Olympics Hawai‘i’s direc- tor of development Tracey Bender.
Once completed, Spe- cial Olympics Hawai‘i will
“This fundraiser allows us to continue to offer the community a safe — and fun — way to support our athletes, challenging them to take the plunge at their favorite beach, soaking in the breathtaking views our islands have to offer, or even taking the plunge at their favorite neighborhood swimming pool.”
Paradise Plunge is open to individuals, families and student groups, and any- one else who wants to take the plunge in support of Special Olympics Hawai‘i athletes. All plungers are asked to raise a minimum $100 donation to receive an event shirt. There is also a
Paradise Plunge was launched last year to provide a socially distant alternative to Special Olympics Hawai‘i’s traditional Polar Plunge fundraiser. Participants can make a splash at their favorite beach or pool.
PHOTOS COURTESY SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAWAI‘I
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