On Saturday, February 27, 2010, Special Olympics Arizona and the Arizona Law Enforcement Torch Run hosted Tucson's 2nd Annual Polar Plunge at Breakers Water Park in Marana.
Polar bears from all walks of life (including Special Olympics athletes, families, friends and fans) plunged into the freezing cold water, all to support Special Olympics programs and athletes.
The Breakers pool was filled with 1,000 pounds of ice so the plungers could experience the "thrill of the chill" while raising money for a great cause.
Team LIVE UNITED (Alisa Arce, Holly Bullard, Stephanie Pendrys & Daniel Schmidt) donned their LIVE UNITED shirts and jumped in the icy waters. Team LIVE UNITED secured more than $500.00 in donations for Special Olympics Arizona.
Injuries and ailments were minor; sinus infection for me (Steph) and a scraped knee for Alisa. In total, the polar bears raised $25,778 for Special Olympics Arizona.
The mission of Special Olympics Arizona is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
