Be brrrrrave and sign up for Special Olympics Texas’ (SOTX) frostiest fundraiser of the year on Saturday, March 23, 2013. SOTX is calling on everyone cool enough to plunge for proceeds at the annual event, where the brave raise pledges by jumping into frrrreezing cold water.

Register to take the plunge, individually or with a team, at www.specialolympicstexas.org/polarplunge. Registration on-site begins at 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event and the first plunge starts at 10:00 a.m. at the City of Laredo Parks & Leisure Department - Inner City Pool. The cost to plunge is $60 for adults and $30 for children under 18 years old. All registers plungers will get a commemorative t-shirt, duffle bag, knit cap or one of the many other available incentives, based on their plunge level.

There will be 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place prizes for individuals raising the most money; The Best Costume winner will receive the coveted Silver Plunger Award – so dress to impress!

Proceeds support more than 1,400 athletes in the Laredo area. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities at the Polar Plunge, contact Maribel Santoya-Maciel (msantoya-maciel@sotx.org) at 956.712.2144.

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 has 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 Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is a privately funded non-profit organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect. SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 44,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. To learn more, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org or call 800.876.5646. Engage with us on: Twitter @SOTexas; fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX; youtube.com/specialolympicstexas.

 Co-Sponsors
Coca-Cola Refreshments, Food Town, H-E-B Tournament of Champions
Charitable Trust and the Law Enforcement Torch Run