It's not too late to sign up for Jan. 1 Penguin Plunge

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The 43rd annual Penguin Plunge for Special Olympics Rhode Island will be held Tuesday, Jan. 1 2019 at Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett. Thousands of individuals will be "Freezin for a Reason" when they take the plunge at exactly 12 noon to raise money for Special Olympics Rhode Island. It's going to be the "Coolest Event" in Rhode Island with plenty of chills, thrills and fun for the whole family.

 The Penguin Plunge for Special Olympics is one of the original New Year's Day Plunges in Rhode Island and has been a tradition for generation after generation of plungers. The Penguin Committee has been working hard to plan an event like no other. Visit website at www.specialolympicsri.org to get the official pledge form or use online fundraising site at  www.firstgiving.com/sori to create your own fundraising page. All proceeds from this event will benefit more than 3,900 athletes that compete year-round in over 1,600 training opportunities and athletic competitions. 

Over the past 42 years this event has transformed into one of the largest and most successful fundraising events for Special Olympics Rhode Island raising more than $3 million. All plungers are encouraged to raise a minimum donation of $50 for this event. 

For more information about the 2019 Penguin Plunge for Special Olympics Rhode Island contact Tracy Garabedian, Director of Development, at 349-4900 ext. 321 or email at tracy@specialolympicsri.org.

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