Thursday, August 28, 2008
Indianapolis Plunge

    

 
Presented by:
Polar Bear Plunge Presented by Edy's Grand Ice Cream

  Brought to you by:

Polar Bear Plunge Brought to you by the Law Enforcement Tourch Run
 
 
Support Special Olympics Indiana by joining the fun of the Polar Plunge Presented By Edy's Grand Ice Cream! Join us for this wacky fundraising event for the warm at heart.

In 2008, we hope to break last year's participation record of 543 Plungers.  With your help, we can achieve our goal.  The Polar Plunge is your chance to have fun, wear a costume, and get a friend involved -- you'll be Freezin' for a Reason!

Participants must raise a "bear" minimum of $75 to take a daring dip into the frigid winter waters of Eagle Creek Reservoir.  If you cannot make this year's Plunge, please consider supporting this fundraising event and Special Olympics Indiana by making a donation to the Indianapolis Plunge.  It's quick, safe, and easy.

February is Polar Plunge Month
Indianapolis Polar Plunge Schedule of Events

Pre-registration
Wednesday, February 20
1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Special Olympics Indiana State Office  Map

Avoid long registration lines on the morning of the event by pre-registering for the Indianapolis Plunge.  Turn in all pledges and release forms on February 20th and you will receive your Polar Plunge incentive gift.  All individuals going for the Top Individual Fundraiser award must turn in all pledges at pre-registration day in order to be eligible for this award.

On the day of the event, pre-registered Plungers will be able to go to an exclusive pre-registered line to pick up your wristband which is your ticket to plunge. 

Bonus #1:  Pre-register for the Indianapolis Plunge and get a free tasty chocolate drink or treat while supplies last courtesy of Schakolad Chocolate Factory.

 

Bonus #2:  Pre-register for the Indianapolis Plunge and get your name in the hat for a chance to win 2 round-trip coach airline tickets to any AirTran Airways domestic destination, courtesy of AirTran Airways.

 

Congratulations:  Michael Sawa of Greenwood, Indiana is the lucky winner of this year's AirTran Airways ticket drawing.  Thank you for pre-registering.

 

Day of Event
Saturday, February 23
Eagle Creek Reservoir  map
Registration:  9:00 a.m.
Plunge:  10:30 a.m.
After Splash Bash:  Following the conclusion of the last Plunge
Pike Freshman Center  map

Opening Ceremonies                                                                         Brought to you by:

 

Sean Ash, the primary meteorologist for the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. weekend newscasts on WISH-TV, will once again take the reigns as the special guest emcee for the Indianapolis Polar Plunge.  Catch all the festivities of the Polar Plunge Opening Ceremonies starting at 10:15 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Sunny Moon is in his 4th year as the official DJ of the Indy Polar Plunge.  Sunny's work entertaining crowds at the Mini Marathon was recognized with the 2006 PACE Award - Best Entertainment Production Category.  A top performer, he also received the 2006 PEER Choice Award.  Sunny will be present at the Plunge and After Splash ceremonies.

 

 

 

 

Special Guests  
   
Former Colts linebacker, number 54, and fan favorite Jeff Herrod will join the Indy Plunge this year.  Herrod, a ninth-round draft choice in 1988 from the University of Mississippi, played 16 games for the Colts as a rookie, then took over as a starter in his second season. He started 123 of 143 games for the team in two stints that spanned 10 seasons.
   
Hospitality  
   
Get your morning started with a cup of hot chocolate and a fresh donut courtesy of Dunkin' Donuts.  Coming soonDunkin' Donuts is a proud supporter of the Law Enforcement Torch Run and the Cops on a Rooftop program starting in Indianapolis on May 2nd!
   
Team Brrrr  
   
Indymojo is freezin' for a reason as the online supporter of Special Olympics Indiana.  Meet other indymojo members by joining Indymojo Team Brrrr at www.firstgiving.com/soindiana.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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After Splash Bash
 
When the Plunging is done, come join the polar party for your entire family!  It is a great chance to warm your fur, eat delicious pizza courtesy of Hotbox pizza, play Polar Plunge Chucko courtesy of Fundex Games and meet other Plungers while all of the special awards are handed out for:
 
  • Best Costume
  • Most Money Raised by an Individual
  • Most Money Raised by a Company or Corporation
  • Most Money Raised by a Team or Group
  • Largest Team
Entrance into the After Splash Bash for Plungers and event volunteers is free.  For fans and spectators, there will be a $5 admittance fee.

Registration

To sign up online for this fun and wacky event, click here.  You can create your own personalized Polar Plunge Web page to track pledges from your family and friends as they support your Plunge for Special Olympics Indiana!  Or call Special Olympics Indiana at (800) 742-0612 to request an event brochure.  All plungers must sign and return an event waiver to be eligible to plunge. 

Polar Bear Plunge Brought to you by the Law Enforcement Tourch Run
Law enforcement officers taking the Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics Indiana can register online too.  Click here and select your Polar Plunge location.  Register under the team name Law Enforcement Torch Run Copsicles and complete the rest of the instructions.  It's easy and it's safe!

Volunteer Opportunities 
 
For information about volunteer opportunities for the 2008 Indianapolis Polar Plunge, please email Lindsay Lambert or call (800) 742-0612, ext. 234.
 
Need More Information?
 

For more information about the Polar Plunges or sponsorship opportunities, please email Scott Furnish or call (800) 742-0612, ext. 236.