We want the Entire Inclusion Revolution here to take the Plunge!

Special Olympics Texas invites you to take part in the Annual Polar Plunge! Are you brave enough? This event is a unique opportunity for individuals, businesses, and organizations to support moreSpecial Olympics Texas athletes. All money raised for Polar Plunge will go toward providing year-round sports training and competition, health, and inclusion programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities in your community.

To register for this event, simply purchase a ticket to plunge for $40 on this campaign page or create a fundraiser to qualify to plunge by clicking the "Fundraise" button under the page header! Awards will be given to the most funds raised and to the best costume. Registering will also grant you a complimentary Polar Plunge towel!

February 16, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Lakeway Resort and Spa Colorado Pool: 101 Lakeway Dr, Lakeway, TX 78734, USA

About the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is Special Olympics' largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. In Texas, the Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1985 and had grown to become one of the largest in the nation. In the last decade, Torch Run has contributed over $11 million through the dedication of thousands of law enforcement personnel fundraising on behalf of SOTX. The support provided by this dedicated group has contributed greatly to programs in local communities, which involve more than 44,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities throughout the state.

About Unified Champions Schools (UCS)

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® is an opportunity for schools pre-K through university level to intentionally promote meaningful social inclusion. This is accomplished by bringing together students with and without intellectual disabilities to create accepting school environments, utilizing three interconnected components: Special Olympics Unified Sports®, inclusive youth leadership, and whole school engagement. There are currently over 7,600 schools in 49 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The Special Olympics Texas UCS program is celebrating over 15 years and is active on hundreds of campuses.

About Special Olympics Texas

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in
a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

2024 State Leadership Conference Polar Plunge

Take the Plunge at the 2024 State Leadership Conference!

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