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Take the plunge to support Special Olympics

PolarOrganizers are looking for more jumpers to join the 50 participants registered for the annual costumed Polar Plunge to be held Saturday, Feb. 6, to support the North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

Registration onsite begins at 11:30am at the outdoor pool of The Fitness Center, 861 Old Winston Road, Kernersville. The Polar Plunge begins at 1 p.m. Jumpers must raise $50 to participate, or can raise $25 to “dip a toe and go.” All participants are encouraged to come in costume. Teams can choose a theme.

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Sheriff receives award from Special Olympics NC: Second annual Polar Plunge kicks off this year’s fundraising season

Special OlympicsCleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman was recognized by Special Olympics North Carolina as 2015 Sheriff of the Year for the Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Norman was honored at this year’s kickoff for the fundraising season for Special Olympics, Sgt. Melanie Martin of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office said. Norman was selected out of the 100 sheriffs in the state for his “leadership and dedication” concerning Special Olympics.

Over the past four years, the sheriff’s office has raised more than $30,000 for Special Olympics, including more than $13,000 in 2015 alone. This year, the sheriff’s office is hoping to increase that, Martin said.

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