Special Olympics - Please Help Us Out

[SPEEDBEAD.]

A little backstory: Earlier this year, I did a Polar Bear Plunge to help raise money for a local animal shelter. Unfortunately, my wife had to work that day and was unable to participate. Once she saw the video, it inspired her to participate in an upcoming Polar Bear Plunge, this one to benefit the Special Olympics.

 

I'm a little late to be asking for donations, as the original date was set for tomorrow, 2/2. (Un)Fortunately, with the crazy rain we had this week, they have postponed the event until next Saturday, 2/9. It is being held on the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, PA.

 

My wife has established a goal of raising $200 to be donated to the Special Olympics. I'm sure most, if not all, of you know how great of an organization this is and how much the events held during the Olympics benefit those with special needs.

 

If you feel so inclined to donate anything, I have provided a link directly to my wife's page, If you click on it, you'll get the added bonus of seeing our beautiful 7 month old daughter Teigan.

 

http://sopam.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=1043835&u=1043835-374966783&e=6457667700

 

Thank you for your consideration.

 

Wayne

 

Please note, I have received Glenn's permission to post this. Thank you.

[SirSnookalot]

We have been involved with Special Olympics for several decades, along with J.A.R.C. and Kadema.

[roadwarrior]

SPEEDBEAD is a long time member who I have had the privilege of meeting on two

BassResource RoadTrips. Rest assured this fund raising event is sanctioned and all

proceeds will go to the Special Olympics.

 

-Kent

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Wayne, you seem genuine but it makes it hard for me to just say "here's $20", but pm me so we can talk.

 

Not being a *****, just honest.

 

Understood, PM sent.

 

For clarification, doesn't have to be 20 bucks. Any little bit helps.

 

I put this on one of the swimbait boards I frequent and promised them pics and a video of the wife jumping into the water. I'll post the YT vid after next week.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Also wanted to say that she bumped up the goal to $400 now. This is the third time it has been bumped up due to the overwhelming generosity of some great people.

 

Thank you so much.

[Broke bass fisherman]

Would if I could. Good luck. Hope you guys raise a ton for such a worthy cause!!

[Jigfishn10]

You  can count on me.

 

After finding out about how much of a Jackwagon I was, I deleted my previous post...Sorry for my lack of judgement SPEEDBEAD.

 

John

 

 

EDIT 02.03.13: Donation sent...Good luck Bud!

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Like I said man, no worries.

 

Skeptical trumps gullible every day of the week.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Looks like it's gonna be a chilly one this weekend. LOL

 

I was on the website for the event today and it looks like the total accumulated donations are going to surpass $115k for this event alone. That's a ton of money that will be turned into priceless smiles and memories.

 

Thanks again guys.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Big Dwight stepped up and knocked it out of the park.

 

Thanks buddy!

 

Only $15 away from $500! How cool is that!

[Jigfishn10]

How are you making out with this? Hopefully very well!

[SPEEDBEAD.]

I am pleased to announce that she hit $500 last night!

 

We are going to Harrisburg tomorrow to pre-register and turn in the cash/checks that folks have given her and then Saturday is PLUNGE DAY!

 

We're both really excited and think it's going to be a great (albeit cold) day. LOL

 

Thanks again for your support!