This is my third year doing the polar plunge, and I know this time around it will be even more fun!  This year my sister will be plunging with me!  I have been involved with Special Olympics for some time now.  My sister Hayley is 10.  She comes to every tournament and supports all the athletes.  You will see her on the sidelines in her sharks regalia with a pom-pom.  She has just started volunteering her time.  This year she has helped with tip-a-cops, track, and swimming.  Our sister Kayla is an athlete, and she is the one who inspired me to donate my time.  About 6 years ago, Kayla was on a unified soccer team in Massachusetts, and I became a unified player.  That was the beginning of our Special Olympics involvement.  We kept up with soccer and tried a little softball.  Then, 4 years ago, we moved to Santa Clarita, which has a wonderful program.  At first, I stuck with Kayla, I coached track and field, softball, and helped out with floor hockey.  Then, we stuck our feet into ice skating and volleyball.  But now, we both are involved with a variety of sports. 

I kept getting involved because I loved to see a smile on Kayla's face.  Special Olympics is something we can do together.  And now, its about seeing smiles on every athletes face.  A few hours of my week is definitely worth being able to see the athletes, my friends, having fun.  The best thing volunteers can provide is time and attention.  Special Olympics is not only about an opportunity for sports training, but about creating a family, and I sure do love all of the Santa Clarita Special Olympics family!

So, if you can't donate your time, this is a great opportunity to help out!  Every dollar counts!

 

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