| This year, Mr. Rogers of Mr. Rogers Windows | | | | sports training and athletic competition specifically for |
| Foundation will be taking the plunge into the frigid | | | | children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Serving |
| waters off Virginia Beach with 3,000 or more brave | | | | almost 10,000 special athletes across seven regional |
| souls. Every winter for the past 17 years a very | | | | offices and through 28 area programs, Special |
| "cool" fundraising event has been raising money for | | | | Olympics Virginia is also proudly part of a dynamic |
| Special Olympics Virginia. The Polar Plunge Winter | | | | global movement, which is now in more than 180 |
| Festival puts the "fun" back in fundraising by daring | | | | countries and represents over three million athletes |
| one and all to take a dip in the icy waters of the | | | | worldwide. |
| Atlantic Ocean to support Special Olympics Virginia. | | | | Using sport as a vehicle for social change, Special |
| To date, the event has raised a cool $4.7 million for | | | | Olympics Virginia’s goal is to open hearts and |
| the organization. | | | | change minds about persons with intellectual |
| You don't have time to register for this year's | | | | disabilities. Their mission is to provide their participants |
| bone-chilling challenge, but you can watch Mr. Rogers | | | | with exciting and competitive athletic opportunities |
| "suit up" for the winter swim on Saturday, February | | | | that will enable them to develop and improve physical |
| 6. Even if you don't want to catch a few waves | | | | fitness and motor skills, as well as build |
| yourself, you can cheer him on, make a donation, or | | | | self-confidence and promote a positive self-image. |
| take part in the many other festivities happening on | | | | And thanks to the assistance of wonderful |
| the beach, from the lively Friday night party to ice | | | | volunteers—20,000 in total—and the generous |
| carving and the gigantic sand sculpture. | | | | support of partners around the state, these special |
| Special Olympics Virginia is indeed a very special | | | | athletes do not have to pay in order to achieve their |
| organization. They provide year-round programming in | | | | dreams. |