CSPD raises thousands for Special Olympics Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS– The Colorado Springs Police Division (CSPD) braved the icy Polar Plunge this weekend, elevating $8,000 for Particular Olympics Colorado. They have been the very best fundraising regulation enforcement workforce within the space.

Particular Olympics Colorado (SOCO) hosted Colorado Springs’ first Polar Plunge this Saturday on the Olympic and Paralympic Museum.

The statewide occasion set its objectives to fundraise $500,000 to offer program crucial funding to greater than 15,000 Particular Olympics Colorado athletes.

College students, regulation enforcement, and households took half within the occasion to boost consciousness for the inclusion and acceptance of people with mental disabilities.

The Polar Plunge is a signature fundraising occasion out of the Regulation Enforcement Torch Run, the biggest fundraising motion for Particular Olympics worldwide. There are 9 areas in Colorado. It’s considered one of SOCO’s most recognizable fundraisers that provides people the chance to attach with athletes and re-engage with their communities.

“Polar Plunges are centered round neighborhood,” acknowledged Megan Scremin, Particular Olympics Colorado President and CEO. “Now could be the time to securely rejoice the chance to assemble with and in help of Particular Olympics Colorado athletes to unfold pleasure, unity, and acceptance.”