| Region: | Southwest |
| Date: | 2/20/2010 - 2/20/2010 |
| Type: | Fundraising |
| Location: | Dudley's Landing, New River Road, Radford, VA (near Bissett Park under the Bridge) |
That's right - you're invited to take a mid-winter dip in the New River on behalf of Special Olympics athletes in the New River Valley. A unique addition to the line-up of the 2010 Homecoming activities, the Highlander Polar Plunge® Celebration, co-sponsored by the Radford City Police Department, RU Dining Services and the RU Swim and Diving Teams, is open to all Radford University alumni, students and friends – INCLUDING YOU and YOUR FRIENDS!
Entry fee is $25 and the proceeds benefit Special Olympics. Prizes will be awarded for the most outrageous "Dread the Red" swimming attire, and the first 100 to register will get a commemorative t-shirt.
Make a splash and a great Homecoming memory in the first
Highlander Polar Plunge® Celebration for Special Olympics.
Rescheduled for Saturday, February 20
Check-in: Noon, Splashdown: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Dudley's Landing (Bisset Park)
At the bridge off Main Street in Radford
Register online at www.radford.edu/~alumni/homecoming
To learn more, call (540) 831-5248 or (888) 478-4723.
Onsite registration will also be held.
Even if you are not “cool” enough to plunge, you can still get involved by pledging to support someone who IS plunging. Go to www.firstgiving.com/area9nrvplunge and pledge your support today!