Urbana High School is bringing the polar club to campus. UHS will be the first school in the region to have a Cool Schools Polar Plunge. In previous years, UHS has participated in the polar plunge at the Lake of The Woods in Mahomet.
On Fri., Feb. 28 Urbana High School students, staff and families are invited to take the plunge between 12 and 2 p.m. on the UHS football field. If you want to take the plunge, you can sign up (as a team or an individual) and fundraise a minimum of $100. All donations benefit Special Olympic Illinois athletes.
FAQs
1. What is the Polar Plunge?
- -Raise a minimum of $100 and take a quick plunge into cold water.
- All proceeds benefit Special Olympic Athletes to help the athletes and their families participate in their sporting events free of charge
- -This event is put on by Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, who partners with Special Olympics throughout the year to raise money
2. What is the difference between the Cool Schools Plunge compared to the previous plunge USD has participated in?
- The Cool Schools Plunge takes place AT the hosting school
- It’s purpose is to bring awareness of Special Olympics to more adults, and (more importantly) to students.