Thompson’s second Polar Plunge is coming to Paint Lake on Saturday.

 

This fund raiser for Special Olympics Manitoba is held in conjunction with the Law Enforcement Torch run, with money raised supporting athletes in their training and travel to competitions.

 

Special Olympics norman needs fishing tents and propane heaters for the plunge on February 7th. To help, contact Marlene Enberg on Facebook.

 

Melissa Suggitt, the Director of Marketing and Operations for Special Olympics Manitoba shares the benefits of sports for those with intellectual disabilities.

 

 

To participate or volunteer in this year’s Polar Plunge go to specialolympics.mb.ca.

 

For more details, tune in to Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.