Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Iowa

DANVILLE ? Special Olympics Iowa is hosting a Polar Plunge at noon Nov. 12 at Geode Start Park in Danville.

Registration begins at 11 a.m. prior to the plunge.

Participants will jump into the lake at Geode State Park ? one of 13 locations in the state to hold the annual events ? in groups of 10 or more. Participants can either recruit a team of 10 or be placed on a team the day of the plunge.

All proceeds from the event will go to Special Olympics Iowa for the continued sports training and provididing of competitions for 11,000 athletes and unified sports partners.

When a ?plunger? raises a minimum of $60 in pledges they receive an official long-sleeve polar bear T-shirt and admission to the post-plunge party. The more money a plunger raises, the more prizes they receive. Special prizes will be given to: the Polar Bear who raises the most money, the team with the best costume, and Polar Bear with the best costume.

Online registration is currently available by visiting www.firstgiving.com/soiowa.