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| 02.11.2009 | Issue #3 |
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| What’s New: Costume Contests! |
Dress up to Plunge and don a costume to win prizes this year's Costume Contests!
Polar Plunge Columbia Costume Contest
presented by Willamette Week
Prior to the Plunge in Portland watch for roving judges from 8:30-10am as they pick ten plungers who will compete for the top costume prize. At 10:30am judging will take place on the Car Toys Aftershock stage. Prizes include: 1 yr Zip Car Membership with driving credit, Spa Willamina gift certificate, and a gift certificate to Kell's Irish Pub.
Polar Plunge Deschutes
In Bend, see if your costume can beat last year’s winner, Clara’s Chicks (pictured above). Watch for judges in the crowd from 4:30-6pm to get picked to join MCs Ron and KC on stage for the contest at 6:15pm. Prizes include: Joe’s Sports Outdoor & More and Typhoon gift cards.
For both Plunges there will be two contest winners: "Judges favorite" and "crowd favorite." Judges will include local media and celebrities, and Special Olympics Oregon athletes. "Crowd favorite" award will go to the costume that gets the biggest applause from fellow Plungers and spectators. |
| Focus on Fundraising |
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It’s not too late to sign-up, recruit team members and raise money for Special Olympics Oregon. Here are some fundraising tips and incentive reminders for your plunge!
How to raise $500 in a week:
Day 1 Start by sponsoring yourself for $25
Day 2 Ask 3 family members to sponsor you for $25
Day 3 Ask 5 friends to donate $15
Day 4 Ask 5 co-workers to sponsor you for $10
Day 5 E-mail 15 people and ask for a $10 donation
Day 6 Ask your company for a $75 contribution
Day 7 Ask 2 businesses you frequent for $25
Don’t forget to follow up your emails and phone calls, and remember to post your plunge info your Facebook, MySpace and Twitter!
Incentives:
$50 Official 2009 Plunge Long-Sleeved T-Shirt
$250 the above, plus a Polar Plunge Beanie
$500 the above, plus a Polar Plunge Beach Towel
$1000 the above, plus a Polar Plunge Hooded Sweatshirt
$5000 the above, plus a Polar Plunge Plush Bathrobe
Additional prizes will be awarded to:
• Special Olympics Athlete raising the most money
• Plunger raising the most money
• Team raising the most money
• Sworn LE employee raising the most money
• High school raising the most money
Beat the lines and turn in your donations at early check-in a day before the plunge at:
Friday, February 20th – 4-8pm
Delta Park
1140 N. Hayden Meadows Dr.
Portland, OR 97217
Thursday, February 26th – 4-7pm
63455 Hwy 97
Bend, OR 97701
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| Why I Plunge: Drew Bledsoe |
“It's pretty simple. Special Olympics is one of the very best charitable organizations in the world. I have had some amazing experiences in my limited involvement with Special Olympics and the inspiring athletes who compete. Jumping in the river to raise some money and some awareness is a pretty small sacrifice to support such an amazing organization. Besides, how cold could it really be?!?! (or so I thought.)”
Drew played in the NFL as a quarterback from 1993-2006 with the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys. Last year for the first time, Drew took the plunge in support of Special Olympics Oregon, spoke to Special Olympics athletes at Winter Games ceremonies, and visited athletes on Mt. Bachelor during games competition. Drew plans to take the plunge again on February 27th in Bend. www.soor.org/plunge/ |
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