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Join The Paradise Plunge To Help Special Olympics Hawai‘i
Windward O‘ahu res- idents can help Special Olympics Hawai‘i through the return of the third annual Paradise Plunge fundraiser.
dents of all ages, elementary through college. There are additional mahalo gifts for the plungers who raise $250, $500, $1,000 or more. Reg- ister as a Passionate Plunger and raise $500, or as a Super Plunger and raise $1,000.
trainings and competition and health, wellness and leadership programs for over 3,400 athletes statewide with intellectual disabilities, free of charge.
All participants are asked to share a video or photo of themselves per- forming any type of water activity — such as surfing, bodyboarding, snorkeling or taking the plunge in a swimming pool.
Participants can take the plunge by planning a day to “sea” their favorite beach or going diving, boating, surf- ing, or even taking a dip in the swimming pool if they’d prefer. Plungers are asked to send photos or a 60-sec- ond, horizontal video clip of themselves performing their “Paradise Plunge” via wetransfer.com to develop- ment@sohawaii.org. The deadline for submissions is April 24. Following the completion of the event, Special Olympics Hawai‘i
“We continue to be amazed by the enthusiasm and dedi- cation of our supporters who always rise to the challenge to help us raise funds for our athletes,” states Tracey Bend- er, Special Olympics Hawai‘i director of development. “It is because of their unwaver- ing support that we are able to continue providing pro- grams for our athletes at no cost.”
The Paradise Plunge is open to individuals, fami- lies and student groups, and anyone else who wants to take the plunge to support Special Olympics Hawai‘i athletes. All plungers are asked to raise a minimum $100 donation to receive a Paradise Plunge event shirt. There is also a reduced fund- raising goal of $50 for stu-
Windward O‘ahu residents can participate in this year’s Paradise Plunge To Benefit Special Olympics Hawai‘i.
PHOTO COURTESY SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAWAI‘I
will release a 2022 Paradise New to this year’s fund- Plunge compilation video raiser is the opportunity to on April 29 that participants be invited to an exclusive can share with donors and Plunge Party on a 50-feet
supporters.
Registration for this year’s Paradise Plunge is now open at give.classy.org/paradise- plunge2022.
catamaran to be hosted by
raiser will help Special
Olympics Hawai‘i continue For more information, visit to provide year-round sports sohawaii.org.
O‘ahu Boat Cruises. Proceeds from this fund-
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