- Venue: Altitude Beach (Google map)
- Date: Sat, 2nd September 2023
The Polar Plunge is an annual fundraiser presented by Special Olympics programs in the United States and offers a fun and unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics by raising money to jump into freezing water.
By supporting the Polar Plunge in aid of the 2024 National Winter Games, it will not not only endorse the spirit of inclusivity and empowerment for individuals with intellectual disabilities but also foster a stronger sense of unity within our communities.
The Polar Plunge has become a signature event on our calendar, uniting communities, corporates, and other Special Olympics South Africa supporters to come together for our athletes.
The 2023 Polar Plunge invites celebrities, corporates, and other supporters to brave the chilly water again and participate in this exceptional fundraising event.
The Funds will be used in support of the 2024 Special Olympics South Africa Winter National Games.
Get involved and help us raise funds for the National Winter Games. All donations are welcome!
Please click on the link to support: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/the-2023-special-olympics-sa
Background: Special Olympics
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.