This week in the Greg and Jillian's "Year to Vollunteer" is Special Olympics Minnesota. The Polar Bear Plunge is a funraiser for the Special Olympics Minnesota and it's going on this weekend on Saturday February 11th in St. Peter at Hallatt's pond. Regrestration starts at 10:30am and the plunge is at 1:00pm. The Polar Bear Plunge is just one of the many ways to get involved with Special Olympics Minnesota.
Philosophy
Special Olympics Minnesota is founded on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team sports, adapted as necessary to meet the needs of those with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Special Olympics Minnesota believes that consistent training is essential to the development of sports skills, and that competition among those of equal abilities is the most appropriate means of testing these skills, measuring progress and providing incentives for personal growth.
Special Olympics Minnesota believes that through sports training and competition, people with intellectual disabilities benefit physically, mentally and socially; families are strengthened; and the community at large, both through participation and observation, is united in understanding people with intellectual disabilities in an environment of equality, respect and acceptance.
Mission
Special Olympics Minnesota offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition. Through Special Olympics' athletic, health and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities and the world.
Vision
Special Olympics Minnesota will be recognized as the premier organization providing essential life skills opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Our athletes will derive the full benefit of our mission through multi-level, year-round sports opportunities and related health and leadership programs.
Values
RESPECT
Valuing and accepting human differences and the unique abilities of all people in our communities
ACCOMPLISHMENT
Celebrating the fulfillment of individual potential
CHOICE
Providing opportunities for self-determination
QUALITY
Striving for excellence in all we do
PARTNERSHIP
Achieving more than we can alone by collaborating with others
INTEGRITY
Fostering a culture based on the highest standards of personal and professional principles
For more information or to register for the Polar Bear Plunge clink here http://www.plungemn.org/
For more information about Special Olympics Minnesota click here http://www.specialolympicsminnesota.org/Home_Page.php
