Take the Plunge!

Freezing temperatures and icy waters make excellent conditions for... swimming? That’s right! Swimming! On March 19 the community of Bonners Ferry is taking a plunge into the icy waters of Kootenai River for Special Olympics Idaho.

Special Olympics Idaho is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities. They work hard to help these individuals to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through education, sports training, and competitions held year-round. In an event known as The Penguin Plunge, community members are given a unique opportunity to help support Special Olympics Idaho athletes by gathering pledges from individuals and businesses before they start plunging into the freezing cold Kootenai River!

Participants are encouraged to take a part as an individual or create a team of friends, co-workers or relatives as they help raise money and enter to win some of the great incentive prizes. But not everyone is up to taking the dive! For those people we have the “Chicken Plunger!” Unwilling or unable to take freeze their tush in the cold water, chicken plungers are still able to help raise money while still being eligible to win prizes.

Everyone who’s participating will meet at 11am at the Search and Rescue/Waterways Building Located on River Street. Registration will be taken at this point before gathering the forces to take a swim at noon. Adults must raise a minimum of $50 to have the privilege of plunging while students under 18 are asked to come up with $35. Additional information about the event along with early registration can be found at www.firstgiving.com/idso/2016-penguin-plunge---bonners-ferry.

The Bonners Ferry Penguin Plunge is a cool way for warmhearted people to help raise funds and awareness for the a great cause all while having a bit of frozen fun. So here’s your chance to jump in and help make a difference!

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