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Fundraising

Opportunities for Students

• Cool School Challenge•Polar Plunge• Jolly Jaunt 5K•In school fundraisers

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Cool School Challenge

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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.

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Polar Plunge

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Polar Plunge Dates 2014Saturday, February 15th

oOnota Lake in Pittsfield, MAoHaviland Pond in Ludlow, MASaturday, February 22ndoNantasket Beach in Hull, MAoRevere Beach in Revere, MAMASC Plunge: oWednesday, 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.

Top Cool School Challenge Team , Polar Plunge 2013

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Jolly Jaunt

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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

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Fundraising Ideas for Your School

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Simple Fundraising Ideas

1. Collect soda cans and trade them in for money.

2. Have a Penny War.3. Go canning at a local establishment.4. Have a faculty dress-down day.5. Participate in selling Special Olympics

calendar raffle tickets.

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Any questions?

For more information about fundraising visit:www.specialolympicsma.org/events/fundraising-events

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