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Special Olympics Florida Announces Leadership Award Winners

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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CLERMONT, Fla., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Olympics Florida is thrilled to announce the winners of its annual Leadership Awards.

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  • CLERMONT, Fla., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Olympics Florida is thrilled to announce the winners of its annual Leadership Awards.
  • A talented and determined triathlete, he has competed in the Special Olympics USA Games, the World Games and the Special Olympics European Open in Slovakia.
  • This award recognizes sports organizations who have made major contributions to the mission of Special Olympics Florida and demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of Special Olympics athletes and all people with intellectual disabilities.
  • “Our Leadership Award winners are true champions of our athletes and our mission,” said Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock.

Aerotek's David Jordan Named to SIA's 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Influencers List for Second Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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This annual award recognizes business leaders from the workforce solutions ecosystem who are paving the way to create opportunities for historically excluded communities.

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  • This annual award recognizes business leaders from the workforce solutions ecosystem who are paving the way to create opportunities for historically excluded communities.
  • DJ is one of just 49 honorees named to the list, which SIA describes as a testament to those who have been advocating for others and having the tough conversations on DE&I.
  • Courageous Conversations is an enterprise-wide call that brings employees together to discuss sensitive issues across diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • To learn more about the SIA DE&I Influencers List and view the full list, visit SIA's website .

Rediscover Jasper in January, now lighter and brighter than ever

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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JASPER, Alberta, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For three decades, Jasper in January has been the nexus of mountain culture and good times. Now more than ever, Albertans deserve to enjoy the lighter side of winter to unwind, relax and create memorable moments. Tourism Jasper wants Albertans to rediscover what its signature festival has to offer, featuring seasonal favourites along with some fresh new twists.

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  • Now more than ever, Albertans deserve to enjoy the lighter side of winter to unwind, relax and create memorable moments.
  • Tourism Jasper wants Albertans to rediscover what its signature festival has to offer, featuring seasonal favourites along with some fresh new twists.
  • After the last two years, we all deserve a reason to enjoy the lighter side of winter by safely experiencing all that Jasper has to offer.
  • Tourism Jasper is the official marketing organization of Jasper and Jasper National Park, Canada's base of adventure.

ComEd Employees Celebrate 10th Year Participating in Special Olympics Chicago’s Polar Plunge

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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But not the ComEd Coolers, who are celebrating their 10th year participating in Special Olympics Chicagos (SOC) annual Polar Plunge to benefit approximately 7,500 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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  • But not the ComEd Coolers, who are celebrating their 10th year participating in Special Olympics Chicagos (SOC) annual Polar Plunge to benefit approximately 7,500 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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    ComEd employee participates in Special Olympic Chicago's Polar Plunge.
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    For this years Chicago Polar Plunge, rather than jumping into Lake Michigans frigid waters, hundreds of ComEd employees, family members and friends are finding creative ways to participate virtually.
  • On behalf of the 6,100 employees at ComEd, were proud to celebrate 10 years of supporting thousands of Special Olympians who are able to participate in year-round competitions because of the funding they receive from Chicagos Polar Plunge, Dominguez said.

Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge At Home for Special Olympics Illinois

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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You can register for the 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge At Home, or support a Plunger, at www.plungeillinois.com now through March 14.

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  • You can register for the 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge At Home, or support a Plunger, at www.plungeillinois.com now through March 14.
  • Tag Special Olympics Illinois on Facebook/Instagram: @specialolympicsillinois; Twitter: @so_illinois, and use the official Plunge hashtag: #beboldgetcold.
  • Special Olympics Illinois is not responsible for any injuries that occur while participating in the Plunge At Home option.
  • Thank you to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois.

Pandemic Derail Your Plans for the Polar Plunge Fundraiser? Then Call in the Fire Department!

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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In an effort to encourage social distancing this year, the Polar Plunge cancelled its beachside party atmosphere and encouraged participants to find creative ways to "plunge" -- from homes or offices.

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  • In an effort to encourage social distancing this year, the Polar Plunge cancelled its beachside party atmosphere and encouraged participants to find creative ways to "plunge" -- from homes or offices.
  • It's a chilling thought, but this plucky team of 18 plungers wasn't about to let the "new normal" dampen their spiritsor their fund-raising.
  • To learn more about the Maryland State Police Polar Plunge and its cause, the Special Olympics of Maryland, visit PlungeMD .
  • Stertil-Koni USA is headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland with production facilities in Europe, The Netherlands, and in Streator, IL.

Five Drucker + Falk Hampton Roads Based Apartment Communities Support Special Olympics Virginia by Taking the Plunge

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During the first week of February, five DF Multifamily, a division of Drucker + Falk (DF), Hampton Roads based apartment communities took part in the annual Polar Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics of Virginia.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During the first week of February, five DF Multifamily, a division of Drucker + Falk (DF), Hampton Roads based apartment communities took part in the annual Polar Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics of Virginia.
  • This annual event is a major fundraiser for the Special Olympics of Virginia with the organization pivoting amidst COVID-19 concerns to encourage participants to 'plunge it your way' in 2021.
  • "Drucker + Falk places a large emphasis on our apartment communities and team members giving back to the causes of their choice on an ongoing basis.
  • Watching these communities come together to support this special cause and have fun while doing it was truly inspiring," shared Deidre Brown, Director of Multifamily Management for Drucker + Falk.

Canada's largest Polar Bear Dip goes virtual in a dip-at-home challenge

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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"COVID has not cancelled our Polar Bear Dip," said Trent Courage.

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  • "COVID has not cancelled our Polar Bear Dip," said Trent Courage.
  • That's why we're taking the Dip virtual.
  • We invite those who dip with us every year and those across Canada who may be looking to dip for the first time to participate.
  • "I'll be ringing in this new year with a virtual Polar Bear Dip!

Over 200 Peoples Gas 'Plungers' make a splash for Chicago Polar Plunge

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Monday, March 2, 2020
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CHICAGO, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 200 individuals representing Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas braved the frigid Lake Michigan waters and made a huge splash during the 20th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge Sunday, March 1,at North Avenue Beach.

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  • CHICAGO, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 200 individuals representing Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas braved the frigid Lake Michigan waters and made a huge splash during the 20th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge Sunday, March 1,at North Avenue Beach.
  • Peoples Gas, one the event's largest fundraising teams,raised more than $160,000 to benefit the more than 7,500 athletes of Special Olympics Chicago.
  • Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Senior Vice President Andy Hesselbach led company employees, their family members and friends in taking the plunge into icy Lake Michigan.
  • Peoples Gas, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), is a regulated natural gas delivery company that serves more than 869,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in the city of Chicago.

ComEd Employees Plunge into Cold Waters for Warm Cause

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
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For ComEd employees, its a dip into the frigid waters of Lake Michigan.

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  • For ComEd employees, its a dip into the frigid waters of Lake Michigan.
  • Year after year, ComEd employees are eager to give their time and money because of the importance of Special Olympics Chicagos work, Dominguez said.
  • ComEd employees so far have raised more than $116,000 for this years plunge and plan to add to this number before Sundays event.
  • ComEd employees time and generosity are not limited to the Polar Plunge.