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Jon & Jeremy's (Borton-Bass) Polar Plunge Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Jon Borton
Event: Lincoln Polar Bear Plunge
Event Starts: Feb 23rd 2008
Training buddies: Denise & Trevor
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About our nonprofit:
Special Olympics Nebraska Inc
The mission of Special Olympics Nebraska 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...
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Fundraising target: $3,000
So far we have raised: $3,000.00
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Our personal message:

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page for Special Olympics Nebraska .

WE DID IT!  MET OUR $3,000 GOAL!!!  Thank you to everyone who supported us!

 

Jon took the plunge in 2007 and now Jeremy wants to take the dive as well.  The "Borton Bass" will be plunging into Holmes Lake on February 23, 2008.

We are hoping to raise $3,000 to benefit Special Olympics Nebraska which is a cause very important to our family.

You may dontate through this website if you wish...it is simple and secure.  or...you may contact us about your donation and will we record that for you manually.  Make checks payable to Special Olympics Nebraska.  Please make sure we receive checks or cash by February 22nd so we can deliver it when we brave the waters on Saturday morning.

Please contact us if you have any questions

Jon - (402) 217-0637 or jborton1641@gmail.com

or

Jeremy (402) 217-5885 or jermp5@gmail.com

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

The Borton Bass

 


Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Ertz Family 2/22/2008 $20.00  
Bobbie Lebow 2/22/2008 $15.00 At least wear a hat! 
Tina Siebert 2/22/2008 $15.00  
Deborah Swets 2/22/2008 $20.00 Proud to support your good work Jon! 
Carol Brown 2/21/2008 $25.00 Good luck & happy to help such a great cause! 
Rachel Hajos 2/21/2008 $10.00 Proud to support you and a worthy cause from a not quite as chilly New York! 
Rita Pruzan 2/21/2008 $20.00  
Judith Forshee 2/21/2008 $15.00 WOW!!!!!!!!! You will be a human ice sculpture!  
Toni Pugmire 2/21/2008 $25.00  
David Grunwell 2/21/2008 $25.00 This is so cool! Literally. 
Lisa Pham 2/20/2008 $10.00 Good Luck!! 
Keith Lierman 2/19/2008 $100.00  
The Behrends Family - Amy, Andy & Grady 2/18/2008 $25.00  
Jeff David 2/18/2008 $100.00 Great Effort, Great Cause 
Rosemary Lierman 2/16/2008 $25.00  
Dr. George Hansen 2/16/2008 $50.00 Think warm thougts!! 
Jensen Family 2/16/2008 $15.00 You guys are BOTH crazy!  
Richard Schelp 2/15/2008 $50.00  
Debbie Fisher 2/15/2008 $25.00 Hope you both make it without freezing. 
Marilyn & J.W.Oglesby 2/15/2008 $50.00  
Lorrie Bryant 2/13/2008 $25.00 Way to go! You are willing to freeze for all the right reasons. Best of luck! 
The Doke Family 2/13/2008 $100.00 Way to go Champs! Denise needs to do it next year! 
Christy Rasmussen 2/13/2008 $15.00 Way to go! 
Jeanne Riha 2/13/2008 $10.00 It's great you're doing this, guys! 
Dan Griess 2/12/2008 $50.00 This experience will take your breath away. Your commitment to Special Olympics takes mine away. 
Tanya & Greg 2/11/2008 $15.00 We'll try to send you some warm Vegas winds to make your dip a little warmer:) 
Kim Larson 2/8/2008 $20.00 I caught you a delicious bass (Napoleon Dynamite) 
K Claussen 2/7/2008 $10.00  
Jim & Katy Cummins 2/7/2008 $25.00 Hey Bortons...don't freeze your "bass" off! Good luck. 
Jennifer Frank 2/7/2008 $25.00 Good luck Borton Boys! 
Dan and Judy Lisak 2/5/2008 $50.00  
DaBaehrs 2/5/2008 $25.00 SINK OR SWIM, BUDS!!! 
The Arney's 2/5/2008 $20.00 Think of a hot Labor Day campfire as you plunge!  
Mabes 2/5/2008 $25.00  
Carly Runestad 2/4/2008 $20.00  
Joe and Beth Morell 2/4/2008 $20.00  
Kevin Conway 2/4/2008 $25.00 Good luck and hope for some warmth. 
Kathy Wolf 2/2/2008 $25.00  
Diane Bennett 2/1/2008 $25.00 Good luck and make sure you have warm blankets close at hand after taking the plunge! 
Darci 2/1/2008 $15.00 I considered doing this, but haven't worked up the nerve...You go guys! 
Beth Ingram 1/31/2008 $50.00 Think San Diego! Brrrrrrrrr!!!! 
Heather Bullock 1/30/2008 $10.00 Good luck! 
Bruce Rieker 1/30/2008 $25.00 Good luck. I think I would rather support a polar plunger than be a polar plunger :) 
Chris & Stacey Petersen (K&J) 1/30/2008 $25.00 Good luck! Have a chilly dip! 
Peggy Engelkemier 1/29/2008 $20.00 Good Luck!  
Nancy Litherland 1/29/2008 $25.00 Good Luck! And stay warm! 
John and Tracy 1/28/2008 $50.00 Awesome, guys! Brrr. Better you than me! : ) 
Laura Cornelson 1/28/2008 $25.00 brrrrr....good luck! 
Sean Hesler 1/28/2008 $10.00 Best wishes on your fundraising. Don't forget your water wings! 
A Borton-Bass Booster 1/28/2008 $30.00 Picture a Carribean Beach before you take the plunge! Have fun! 
The Nance Newts 1/28/2008 $25.00 Go Bass Go! 
Mary Winters 1/28/2008 $25.00 Good Luck 
Heather Barnhart 1/28/2008 $25.00 Way to go! Good luck! 
Emily Redinbaugh 1/28/2008 $10.00 I KNOW Jeremy will go in deeper than his dad! Way to go guys. 
Trevor Borton 1/26/2008 $25.00 Way to go Jeremy & Dad 
* Total raised online: $1,565.00
Amount raised offline: $1,435.00
Grand Total: $3,000.00
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