Hey Guys,
I want to tell you a little about an upcoming event in my life. The Polar Plunge.
The Special Olympics is an amazing opportunity for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Each year there is a fundraising event called The Polar Plunge to support the Special Olympics.
On my fundraising website, I have a little blurb about why I participate in this event. But for my awesome readers, I want you to think about why you should participate in this event, or events like this. Think about your life. Think about your family, your friends, your health. Think about how blessed you have been, and maybe even are right now. Not all people are as blessed. They have a much more difficult time in life because they are a little bit different. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being different. We make others conform to our world because we believe in being normal. That isn't right or fair. Think of it this way. If you lost your legs and you went to stay at an old hotel. Everyone you know is staying here. It's like a big family reunion. They could have had the choice to stay at this hotel that only has stairs, or they could have chose to stay somewhere else, a motel that is one story, someone's house, or even, they could help you up the stairs. But they didn't do that. You are still an amazing person, even though your legs are gone. But your family likes people who are normal. How would you feel in this situation? To me, it would hurt. To have to act "normal" because everyone else is "normal," that just isn't fair.
The Special Olympics is a chance for us to accommodate the needs of others. No one has to conform here. It's about giving a chance to those who didn't seem to have a chance or opportunity before.
I hope you will join me in supporting the cause. Below are links to where you can find out more, or donate.
If I exceed my goal, I will even record the running into the water and being frozen and running back out.
Links:
Special Olympics: http://www.specialolympics.org/default.aspx
SC Polar Plunge: http://www.polarplungesc.com/2013/Home.html
My fundraising Page: https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/BeccaRhodes/freezin-for-a-reason
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