 Multnomah County Snowboarding Coach Chad Marcus and Special Olympics Athlete Ashley Medlock
Coaching for Special Olympics has been a passion of mine for the past eight years. In that time, I have had the pleasure of witnessing many great achievements while people I coach grow as individuals and as athletes. It has been a great opportunity to volunteer for Special Olympics and I often find myself feeling as though I am the one who has received more in this venture.
In an attempt to remedy this dilemma, I have found fundraising is one way I can give back. Over the past two years, the Polar Plunge has provided a platform for me to be a member of the Popsicle Princesses as we plunge into the 35 degree water. This year marks my third plunge and I can honestly say that I am SUPER excited! I encourage everyone to plunge in 2009!
Chad began volunteering with Special Olympics Oregon in 2000 when he get involved with his cousin and Special Olympics athlete Matthew Wallace’s snowboarding team. Chad’s Polar Plunge goal in 2009 is to raise $1,000 in pledges and take the plunge in both the Columbia and Deschutes rivers.
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Join us at Umpqua Bank in Portland and Bend for Polar Plunge kickoff parties on January 15th, from 6 – 8pm
• Get signed up for this year’s plunge, pick up team packets, and learn new ways to get pledges for your plunge.
• Bring your friends, family and coworkers who are new to the plunge to learn more about what it means and how important it is to Special Olympics Oregon’s mission.
• Complimentary appetizers and beverages provided.
• See the new TV ads for Polar Plunge Columbia and Deschutes!
Portland
Umpqua Bank
at South Waterfront
3606 SW Bond Avenue
rsvp - mkenney@soor.org
Bend
Umpqua Bank
on Century Drive
390 SW Century Drive
rsvp - gsilva@soor.org
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After two successful years in Bend, the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Oregon is coming to the Columbia River in Portland! Polar Plunge Columbia presented by Mattress World will take place on Saturday, February 21st at Broughton Beach at 11am.
