West Vancouver, B.C. – West Van Police are ready to get bold and cold as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® Polar Plunge® for Special Olympics BC.
We’re one week away! Join West Vancouver Police for the North Shore Polar Plunge on Wednesday, Feb 19th at 10 am at Ambleside Beach, 1150 Marine Dr. West Vancouver.
Register, raise funds, and take the Plunge with us!
Or, if you’d rather stay warm and dry, you can participate by supporting our team: bit.ly/wvpdsobc
“We would love to have you join us -take the plunge with us or come out to cheer on the plungers and support the Special Olympics community”, says Cst. Jack Yee. “This year, we will have a group of students and staff from West Van school district and other community partners coming out to support the event and the athletes -it’s going to be a great time!”.
The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC is presented in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for SOBC. The event is a proud LETR tradition. Every year, thousands of people get bold and cold at events around the world.
The funds raised through the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC help athletes find purpose, friendships, and fitness through year-round Special Olympics sports, youth, and health programs.
Too many people with intellectual disabilities are still being left behind and forgotten by our society. For many Special Olympics BC athletes, the year-round sport, youth, and health programs are the primary place – or, for too many, the only place – where they experience vital social connections, healthy physical activity, and opportunities to be seen for their abilities.
“The Polar Plunge is a powerful display of respect and support for Special Olympics athletes with intellectual disabilities. On behalf of the 3,200 Special Olympics BC athletes across the province, huge thanks to everyone involved with the Polar Plunge for changing lives and building inclusion by supporting our year-round sport programs and competitions”, says SOBC President & CEO Dan Howe.
Watch fearless participants take the Plunge in 2024
About Special Olympics BC
Special Olympics BC is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through the power and joy of sport. In 55 communities around the province, they provide year-round training and competitive opportunities in 18 different sports to thousands of athletes of all ages and abilities, thanks to the efforts of dedicated volunteers. To learn more, please visit specialolympics.bc.ca.
