3254 Chill Seekers Raise $1.62 Million for Special Olympics Virginia at 32nd Polar Plunge
Virginia Beach, VA – Our penguin colony returned to their nesting place in Virginia Beach this weekend for the 2024 Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Virginia (did you know it is common for penguins to come back to the same nest annually?). 3254 colony members were “brrrrave in the attempt” (shout-out to the Special Olympics athlete oath) as they dashed, splashed and raised a record-breaking $1.62 million – and counting! – for Special Olympics Virginia, marking the event’s thirteenth million-dollar year.
“We are so grateful for everyone who was part of today’s Polar Plunge,” said David Thomason, President of Special Olympics Virginia. “Your participation helps Special Olympics Virginia change the world, as we continue to create more inclusive communities across Hampton Roads, and throughout Virginia. Everyone is represented at the Polar Plunge — those with intellectual disabilities and those without; those of all ages, genders, races, faiths and backgrounds. Not surprisingly, our Special Olympics Virginia athletes once again led the way toward this year’s success. Thanks to all for being brave enough to #GoForTheCold, and for being brave enough to partner with us as we transform our communities so that all are welcomed, all are respected, all are included, and all are valued.”
Thank you to the 25 of you who joined the FM99/106.9 The Fox Polar Plunge Team powered by Acoustical Sheetmetal Company
Thanks to all of the sponsors, including Mechollage and Virginia Beach Schools Virtual Teacher Job Fair.
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