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By Ammar Ul Haq - February 09, 2017
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Huge thank you to our sponsor Smile Generation, fo Huge thank you to our sponsor Smile Generation, for helping us spotlight our bright superstars at the 2026 Tacoma, Seattle, & North Sound Polar Plunge. Looking to improve your smile and shine after the plunge? Check out Smile Generation at their booth or one of the many locations across Washington. Want to be part of the plunge? Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Reach out to plunge@sowa.org!
URGENT: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS WINTER We are urge URGENT: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS WINTER We are urgently looking for volunteers to support upcoming basketball competitions across Washington. Multiple locations need additional support over the next two weeks, and every role helps make competition possible for our athletes. Bremerton Sunday, 1/25 needs 20 or more volunteers across two venues Saturday, 2/7 needs 40 or more volunteers across three venues Vancouver Sunday, 1/25 needs 15 or more volunteers across two venues Kelso Sunday, 2/1 needs 35 or more volunteers across two venues Lakewood Saturday, 1/31 needs 35 or more volunteers across four venues Greatest needs at all locations: Scorekeepers Individual and Team Skills Station Assistants No experience is required. Training is provided, and a few hours of your time makes a meaningful difference for our athletes and their families. State Winter Games volunteer registration is coming later this week, including basketball roles and a special sign up link for medical and first aid volunteers. Click the link in our bio to sign up today and help make competition possible across Washington!
As the season continues, athletes across Washingto As the season continues, athletes across Washington are training, competing, and showing up with determination and joy. Volunteers are a key part of making these events possible. Click the link in our bio to find volunteer opportunities near you!
A snapshot of something bigger. A snapshot of something bigger.
Youth Leadership Experience at State Winter Games Youth Leadership Experience at State Winter Games 🌟 Registration is now open! Ready to build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and make meaningful connections? Join us at the 2026 Youth Leadership Experience during Winter State Games in Wenatchee. This immersive weekend brings students together to learn, lead, and help create a more inclusive future. Who can apply: • High school Unified Pairs (one student with and one without an intellectual or developmental disability) • One adult mentor Event details: 📍 Wenatchee, WA 📅 February 27–March 1, 2026 📝 Applications due January 26, 2026 Meals, lodging, and travel are covered by Special Olympics Washington Unified Schools. Know a student who’s a natural leader or someone ready to step into one? Share this opportunity with them. 👉 Click the link in our bio to apply now! #YouthLeadership #UnifiedGeneration #WinterGames #InclusionInAction
Volunteer Photographer Needed! Special Olympics W Volunteer Photographer Needed! Special Olympics Washington is looking for a volunteer photographer for the Lewis County Polar Plunge on Saturday, January 24 at Mayfield Park, starting at 10 a.m. This is a fun, high-energy event with incredible moments to capture, all in support of athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Interested? Email Rebecca at rhummer@sowa.org Not located near Lewis County but still interested in volunteering as a photographer? Visit PolarPlungeWA.com to view other dates and locations and let Rebecca know which event you’d like to support.
Don't just take our word for it. Hear from plunger Don't just take our word for it. Hear from plungers who took the leap last year. Cold water? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely. The community, the impact, the memories. Plungers come back year after year because it's unforgettable. 🌊 Ready to see what everyone's talking about? Sign up for one of our 8 Polar Plunges statewide: PolarPlungeWA.com.❄️ #PolarPlungeWA #SpecialOlympicsWA #PlungeForACause
Our athletes train hard, and medical volunteers he Our athletes train hard, and medical volunteers help make competition days safe and successful! If you are certified in First Aid, CPR, or AED, consider volunteering at upcoming Basketball, Cheer, and State Winter Games events. Click the link in our bio to get started!
Inclusive care starts with real stories. Through o Inclusive care starts with real stories. Through our Standardized Patient Education Program, Health Messengers and self-advocates partner with @UniversityofWashington medical students to share lived experiences and help shape more inclusive, informed health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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