Support me and Team #SQLPlunge for the Special Olympics

This post was originally posted here on SQLFeatherandQuill.com

On March 3, 2012 I will be jumping into a hole in the ice in Lake Calhoun to raise money for the Special Olympics. One item on my bucket list will be crossed off – I don’t think I want to get good at this, but I do want to try it.

The big reason we are doing this is to raise money for the Special Olympics, this has always been one of my favorite charities.  I love sports and competing in anything – this organization gives people with disabilities the opportunity to experience the thrill of competition and the fun of learning a skill and working on a craft.

This is where you come in.  I need your help raising money.  If you wish to donate to the cause, you can do so here.

Here are the facts about the event:

Who - Tracy McKibben* (B/T), Jason Strate (B/T), Afroza Ahmed and I make up Team #SQL Plunge

Here is Team #SQLPlunge’s page

*denotes team captain

What – Jumping in a hole in the ice.

Why – I’m still not sure, Tracy tweeted something about not knowing if he should do it this year, I responded that with these temperatures, this would be an easy year to do it.  The next thing I know…

Where – Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis

When – March 3rd, 2012

Here is more info on the Minneapolis Polar Plunge.

Other Info – My alma matter participated in an event this year – Gusties Support Special Olympics Minnesota

This is just cool – not what we are doing, but just too cool not to share.