Special Olympics

Watch Team KORD Jump At The Polar Plunge! [VIDEO]
Watch Team KORD Jump At The Polar Plunge! [VIDEO]
Watch Team KORD Jump At The Polar Plunge! [VIDEO]
It was a cold and windy day Saturday making the 2012 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Washington challenging to say the least. Still, nearly 700 people turned out to take the plunge into the 36-degree water of the Columbia River -- some in bikinis and others in wild costumes...
Polar Plunge Is This Saturday! Help Big Bear Raise $1000!
Polar Plunge Is This Saturday! Help Big Bear Raise $1000!
Polar Plunge Is This Saturday! Help Big Bear Raise $1000!
I can't believe we are now down to days for the 2012 Kennewick Polar Plunge which is coming up on Saturday at Columbia Park! I have set a goal of $1000! Won't you help? This is for a great cause! Special Olympics of Washington. There are over 400 people taking the plunge Here is my link if you want to make a donation and join the honor roll...
2012 Polar Plunge Support Big Bear! aka Commander Splash! [VIDEO]
2012 Polar Plunge Support Big Bear! aka Commander Splash! [VIDEO]
2012 Polar Plunge Support Big Bear! aka Commander Splash! [VIDEO]
A couple of weeks ago I walked into the KORD studio and Chuck & Greg asked me if I was willing to take the Polar Plunge on January 21st. I said "Well that would be crazy" Then I saw how many people are actually jumping into the Columbia River and it's all for Special Olympics Of Washington. I then had a change of heart and said "YOU'RE ON"!
Kennewick Polar Plunge Join Team KORD [VIDEO]
Kennewick Polar Plunge Join Team KORD [VIDEO]
Kennewick Polar Plunge Join Team KORD [VIDEO]
On January 21st hundreds from around the area will take the plunge! Polar Plunge is a fun way to support local Special Olympics athletes.  All you have to do is sign up and have your friends, relatives, and co-workers sponsor you!  Dress up as a character or just go in your swim suit.
Can You Guess What Event Draws 3.1 Million Athletes?
Can You Guess What Event Draws 3.1 Million Athletes?
Can You Guess What Event Draws 3.1 Million Athletes?
Worldwide, the Special Olympics sees participation from more than 3.1 million athletes with intellectual disabilities in 175 countries. Special Olympics began in 1968 in Chicago and were organized by P.E. teacher Anne McGlone Burke. Eunice Kennedy Shriver (JFK’s sister and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ex-mother-in-law) agreed to sponsor the event and also announced she would permanently fund the Specia
Join Hot Pants – Freezin’ For A Reason Today At Noon!
Join Hot Pants – Freezin’ For A Reason Today At Noon!
Join Hot Pants – Freezin’ For A Reason Today At Noon!
What is the Polar Plunge? Polar Plunge is a fundraising effort organized by law enforcement agencies throughout the state benefiting Special Olympics Washington. Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support local Special Olympics athletes by collecting pledges and plunging into various frigid water locations across Washington State...
Hot Pants Set For Polar Plunge Saturday – Donate!
Hot Pants Set For Polar Plunge Saturday – Donate!
Hot Pants Set For Polar Plunge Saturday – Donate!
I'm ready to take the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics - this fridgid event takes place Saturday from 10am to 12pm at the Columbia Park boat launch (near the Blue Bridge).   It's not too late to participate...or to donate!  I need just a few more sponsors to reach  my goal...