Dunleavy's Pub Polar Plunge
A Cool Reason for People with Warm Hearts to Support Special Olympics SC
What is a Polar Plunge?
It's a plunge into the icy water of the Atlantic Ocean to raise money to benefit Special Olympics SC athletes. The event starts at Dunleavy's Pub on Sullivan's Island. Support Special Olympics in changing lives, and changing the world by supporting the Dunleavy's Pub Plunge.
Looking for some "cool" fundraising ideas? Look no further! Help Special Olympics South Carolina cool $20,000 this year using the below tips and strategies.
When is the Polar Plunge?
It is at Dunleavy's Pub on Sullivan's Island on January 1 - NEW YEARS DAY!
The actual plunge is 2:00 PM - but the feel fun begins around 11:00 AM when people for gather food and drink.
1. By far, the fastest and easiest way to raise money is through your free online fundraising page. Click here and go to firstgiving to create your page, then send an e-mail to your list of contacts with a link to your page so your friends and family can donate directly online.
2. Carry your donation form with you. You never know when you might run into a supporter!
3. Downdown a pledge form if you do not want to use firstgiving. You can bring your donations with your to Dunleavy's Pub on New Year's Day or mail them in.
3. Set a goal; then reach it in manageable steps. Here’s an easy way to raise $200:
Ask
Amount
Total
Yourself
(Bring your lunch to work one or two days a week)1 x $25
$25
Two family members
(Think Mom, Dad, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, cousin…we all have them!)2 x $20
$40
Four friends
(Have several friends over for dinner and ask them all at once)4 x $5
$20
Four coworkers
(Display a donation bucket in your place of business)4 x $5
$20
Four neighbors
(Not comfortable knocking on doors? Write a letter and insert a return envelope)4 x $5
$20
Someone from your book club or athletic team
1 x $25
$25
Your hairdresser, dry cleaner or doctor
(Ask her/him to put a donation jar in the office/shop)1 x $25
$25
Church/temple members
(Have a request placed in the bulletin for a one-time offering)1 x 25
$25
$200
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4. Encourage people to ask their companies for matching gift forms. Many donors are not aware this is an option. Matching gifts can double (or even triple) the original donation amount.
5. If you have a Facebook profile, add the fundraising application and promote your efforts through your Facebook cause. And don’t forget to add Dunleavy's Polar Pludge as your Facebook friend!
6. If you’re on Twitter, tweet a message to your friends! Challenge them to join you or support you.
7. Set up your e-mail signature with a link to your online fundraising page. Include this year’s message: “I’m a superhero. Support me as I take the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics South Carolina.
8. If you didn't receive an answer the first time you asked, ask again! Sometimes people mean to donate, but they don't get around to it. Friendly reminder e-mails, progress updates, etc. help to nudge the process along.
9. Get creative and have fun!
10. Don't forget to let us know what you're doing so we can share great fundraising ideas with other plungers! e-mail us and share how you are doing pbyers1@comcast.net.
Your generosity enables people with intellectual disabilities in SC to experience the power of sports.
In doing so, you are helping change society's perceptions and treatment of people with intellectual disabilities –
and creating a better world for us all. But for every Special Olympics athlete, there are many more that we haven’t reached yet.
You can also make a one time donation or set up monthly donation by clicking here. You can make your donation in honor of a special person - athlete, coach, or family.
Donate and help us give the power of sport to one more person.
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