Hi friends and family!

On Sat., Jan. 29th, Feb. 5th and Feb. 12th, I will once again be taking the Penguin Plunge into Lakes Paran, Champlain and Memphremagog to raise funds for the 852 athletes of Special Olympics Vermont.  The first year I participated in these three plunges, I did so because I was the Fundraising Events Manager for SOVT.  I didn't think it was fair to encourage and ask others to jump in the FREEZING water, if I wasn't willing to do it myself. 

Two years later, I'm still the Fundraising Events Manager for SOVT and I'm still planning the Penguin Plunge series, but I plunge because it's FUN!  Here are some fun facts:

• In two years I've plunged six times
• I've raised $1365.00
• The coldest day was Sat., Jan. 30th in Bennington - Air temperature was 6 degrees, with feel like temperature of -4 degrees
• Insider tip: the worst part is the anticipation!

This year my goal is $2500!  Over the past three years, SOVT has experienced a 30% increase in athlete particiaption (10% each year).  As our organization reaches more athletes we require additional funding to provide increased opportunities and high quality sports training and competition.

I hope you'll consider supporting my plunge by making a small donation or taking the plunge yourself!  Remember, anything helps!

Think warm thoughts!

Kim