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Fundraising. Opportunities for Students. Cool School Challenge Polar Plunge Jolly Jaunt 5K In school fundraisers. Cool School Challenge. What is the Cool School Challenge?.
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Opportunities for Students • Cool School Challenge • Polar Plunge • Jolly Jaunt 5K • In school fundraisers
What is the Cool School Challenge? • Points will be awarded to schools for the number of volunteer hours and funds raised for Special Olympics Massachusetts. • The school with the highest point total gets bragging rights as the coolest school in Massachusetts. • Every school that raises $2,500 or more, will earn 15% back for their school to get sports equipment or school supplies. • There is a winning school in each category; Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and College.
Polar Plunge Dates 2014 • Saturday, February 15th • Onota Lake in Pittsfield, MA • Haviland Pond in Ludlow, MA • Saturday, February 22nd • Nantasket Beach in Hull, MA • Revere Beach in Revere, MA • MASC Plunge: • Wednesday, March 5th Veteran’s Beach, Hyannis, MA
Fun Facts • The Polar Plunge was established in 1999. • Since 1999, plungers and chickens have raised over $3.3 million for Special Olympics Massachusetts. • It is the largest single day Special Olympics Massachusetts fundraiser.
What is the Jolly Jaunt? • The Jolly Jaunt is a 5K (3.125 miles) presented by the New Balance Foundation.
Locations • Boston • Taunton • Springfield • Danvers • Hyannis
Simple Fundraising Ideas • Collect soda cans and trade them in for money. • Have a Penny War. • Go canning at a local establishment. • Have a faculty dress-down day. • Participate in selling Special Olympics calendar raffle tickets.
Any questions? • For more information about fundraising visit: • www.specialolympicsma.org/events/fundraising-events