It is that time of year again. The time when the waters of Michigan are icy cold and the undeniable urge to jump head first into them is eating away at all of us. For those who aren't sure what I'm referring to it is the 2012 POLAR PLUNGE!!!
Each year, the Special Olympics, through partnership with local law enforcement raise funds by enlisting members of the community to take the plunge. For those individuals with the right amount of crazy and the ability to secure the $75 in donations required, a deep icy blue body of water is presented for their plunging enjoyment. All proceeds raised by "jumpers" benefit the hundreds of Special Olympics events and activities taking place in the coming year.
So here are the logistics:
- Register on the website to raise funds via internet, or raise the funds on your own and register the day of the event.
- For $75 you can jump at Eagle Eye Golf Course in East Lansing at 11:00am Sunday 2/26
- With your $75 you have not only bought yourself a jump, but a Polar Plunge T-shirt
- Costumes are encouraged and an after party will be help post-jump
- Non-jumping (i.e. sane) attendees can enter the Post-Plunge Party for $10 donation
If you're one of those people who prefers something more exciting than snowshoeing in the heart of winter, and you want nothing more than to dive into the icy cold depths, here is a link to the website and online registration.
http://www.firstgiving.com/polarplunge - Online Registration
