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SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA INC

Lincoln Polar Plunge Lincoln,  Nebraska

Jon's Polar Plunge Page for 2010

Yes...year #4 for Jon doing the polar plunge for Special Olympics Nebraska. 2010 is very special because the National Special Olympic Games will be held right here in Lincoln.  This year's plunge will be on Saturday  February 27th.

For last year's plunge the temperature was 5 degrees with a wind chill of about -20...but in I went and surpassed our fundraising goal of $5,000.  We're going to try and shatter that with $6,000 this year for this great cause which is so important to our family.

I promise the works this year....photos, youtube video...it will all be posted for the world to see me dive into the icy waters of Holmes Lake.

Donating through this site is not only simple and secure, but it is a fast and efficient way to support over 4,000 children and adults who participate in the sports, leadership and training programs offered by Special Olympics Nebraska.

Check out today's article from the Lincoln Journal Star

http://www.journalstar.com/news/local/article_446014d8-21a8-11df-a90a-001cc4c002e0.html

 

 

Supporters

Comment Donation
Dan Wild
$50.00
Keith Lierman Warm Up!
$150.00
Neal & Jan Stenberg Thanks for doing this. Great photo in the paper, too!
$25.00
Tina Merlano Hedstrom Go get 'em, Jon!!! Great cause! Hope you show some post-plunge pics!
$20.00
Jon & Denise Borton
$500.00
John Skretta Paddle hard, Borty! You could end up on the next Subway commercial with Michael Phelps.
$25.00
Tonya Gibson Stay Warm!
$200.00
Christy Rasmussen Good luck!
$10.00
Emily Redinbaugh I am so lucky to be your friend!
$25.00
Kim Hostetler What a great story -- looking forward to the video... Have fun Jon!
$50.00
Carly and Kurt Runestad Great article!!! You are a trooper!
$25.00
Amy Reiss What a great Dad! You are an inspiration!
$25.00
Sheila Price
$25.00
John & Pam Dinneen Go Jon!!!! Loved the article too!!! :)
$25.00
Stacey Nay Thanks for doing this Jon! You're amazing!
$25.00
Northview Lincoln Business Association Goodluck plunging for a great cause!! NLBA supports you!!
$50.00
Richard Schelp
$100.00
Laura Cornelson Good luck, Jon!
$35.00
Diane Bennett Good Luck Jon! Hope there will be plenty of warm blankets on hand!
$25.00
Rachel Hajos Good luck!
$10.00
Tevora Tabor
$10.00
Amy Behrends Thanks for supporting Special Olympics - my nephew is a Special Olympics participant!
$50.00
Lorrie Bryant Good Luck! Great article in the paper.
$25.00
Beth Ingram You're CRAZY!!!! But, so nice to do this for a worthy cause like Special Olympics, Jon.
$35.00
Martha Schweers Good Luck!! Look for Megan this year again.
$20.00
Bob & Norma Craig
$10.00
Jeanne Riha
$20.00
Jennifer Frank Good luck!!
$25.00
Dr. George BRRR---better wear your long lohns!!!!
$50.00
Dan and Judy Lisak Enjoy your dip!
$100.00
Becky Anthony Sending some of our snow to ensure its an ice cold dip? Special Olympics is a great organization!
$35.00
Shelly Cullum What a great cause! I have a sister-in-law that is mentally challenged. Good Luck...brrrr!!!
$20.00
Michelle Reed Cerutti Great Cause!! Good Luck Brrrrrr
$20.00
Sean and Mel Melanie Hesler
$25.00
Peggy Engelkemier A few people at the Charleston plunge went in twice. Maybe you could go for three?
$20.00
Jim Kranz Be sure the volume is up on the video. I want to hear the screaming!
$25.00
Heather Bullock I'm shivering just thinking about it. Good luck!
$20.00
Kim Larson Can't wait to see the suit!
$20.00
Jay & Julie Marshall what color speedo will you be wearing?
$25.00
Steve Farner
$50.00
Laura Arney BRRRR! I am cold just thinking about it! Go have fun!
$25.00
Amy Thimm My brother is a Special Olympian! Go Jon
$25.00
Jill Eckardt Have fun, Jon!
$40.00
Judith Forshee Don't forget your fleece lined life jacket
$25.00
Danny & Diane Uhls Keep up the good work !
$20.00
Mark and Kathy McClintock can you spell hypothermia
$50.00
Larry Mabry Waiting for the video!
$25.00
Amy Woods Rice Go for it!! I teach sp. ed. and had a student qualify last year in snowshoeing. She had a ball!
$25.00
Nance Farm and Petting Zoo Go ahead and JUMP!
$25.00
Natalie Vrbka Go Jon!
$25.00

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