Special Olympics Indiana announced the 2010 Polar Plunge event to benefit Special Olympics Indiana will include ten sites throughout the state of Indiana with neighboring Merrillville hosting the event on Saturday Feb. 20.

As Special Olympics Indiana’s signature fundraising event, the Polar Plunge invites Hoosier residents to be “freezin’ for a reason” and “take the plunge” for adults and children with intellectual disabilities. For the last decade, brave souls and warm hearts have jumped into bodies of water in February to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Indiana.

In order to plunge, participants must raise a “bear” minimum of $75 ($50 minimum with a student ID). Awards are given for those who raise the most funds for Special Olympics Indiana. This wet and wacky event also includes prizes for the best costume, incentives for dollars raised and an After Splash Bash.

Registration begins Saturday, February 20 at 9 – 10 a.m. at Hidden Lake Park Social Center. The plunge will be at 10:30 a.m. at Hidden Lake. And an After Splash Bash will be held at the Hidden Lake Park Social Center.

About Special Olympics Indiana – Special Olympics Indiana is a not-for-profit organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in more than 20 Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, reaching more than 10,000 athletes across Indiana. The organization receives no federal- or state-appropriated funds, is not a United Way agency and relies entirely on corporate, civic and individual donations. For more information about Special Olympics Indiana, call (317) 328-2000 or visit www.soindiana.org.