Upper East TN - Area 3 Special Olympics

Christopher Furches of Upper East TN - Area 3 Special Olympics is our next Athlete of the Year nominee. Christopher is passionate about snowboarding and has been nominated to represent Special Olympics USA at the 2025 World Winter Games in Torino, Italy. Congratulations, Christopher!

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Thank you to all who donated and joined us for the Polar Plunge!

Dozens participate in Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Hundreds gathered at The Wellness Center to participate in the 3rd Annual Johnson City Polar Plunge as a way to bring awareness and raise money for the Special Ol…

$500 away!!!
We have come so far. Thank you so much to everyone who has participated and/donated!
Anything helps.

Johnson City Polar Plunge 2024 I'm excited to be taking the plunge to raise funds and support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. I invite you to join me and register for the Johnson City Polar Plunge or make a donation. Together we can be “Freezin’ for a Reason” for the athletes of Special Olympics Tennessee!

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Johnson City Polar Plunge 2024 I'm excited to be taking the plunge to raise funds and support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. I invite you to join me and register for the Johnson City Polar Plunge or make a donation. Together we can be “Freezin’ for a Reason” for the athletes of Special Olympics Tennessee!

WOW!
We are officially $1,000 away from our goal!
Keep sharing, we got this!
Thank you for your generosity and efforts to make our region more accessible and inclusive for all!

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Check out our top individual donors!
It’s a close race🏎️
Who will be the top fundraiser tomorrow?
Keep donating below!

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$1100 to go!
We are so close!

Johnson City Polar Plunge 2024 I'm excited to be taking the plunge to raise funds and support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. I invite you to join me and register for the Johnson City Polar Plunge or make a donation. Together we can be “Freezin’ for a Reason” for the athletes of Special Olympics Tennessee!

We are nearly $1500 from our goal!!
We just know we can make it! Keep sharing! We appreciate every single person for giving!

Johnson City Polar Plunge 2024 I'm excited to be taking the plunge to raise funds and support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. I invite you to join me and register for the Johnson City Polar Plunge or make a donation. Together we can be “Freezin’ for a Reason” for the athletes of Special Olympics Tennessee!

Happy Day!
Will you consider donating just $5 (less than a coffee these days!) to benefit our largest fundraiser of the year and help us get one step closer to our goal?

https://www.classy.org/give/533228/? #!/donation/checkout

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! 🌈 Share your acts of kindness with us and let's inspire each other to make a positive impact!

TOMORROW!
We are so close to our goal! Sign up to plunge, support a team, or donate to Special Olympics Area 3!
Any amount helps.

Johnson City Polar Plunge 2024 I'm excited to be taking the plunge to raise funds and support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. I invite you to join me and register for the Johnson City Polar Plunge or make a donation. Together we can be “Freezin’ for a Reason” for the athletes of Special Olympics Tennessee!

We are just over halfway to our goal of $10,000 with THREE days until the plunge.
Will you consider donating?
Your generosity directly impacts our area and allows us to host Special Olympics events!
We thank you for your kindness!

https://www.classy.org/event/johnson-city-polar-plunge-2024/e533228

Check out our top individual and team fundraisers⬇️
Remember, prizes are given to the top fundraisers!

It is not too late to add a team and compete among the others!
Way to go
Johnson City Police Department
Area 3 Management Team
Sigma Chi ETSU
Area 32 Cannonballers
and Carter County Cares!

Keep sharing and trying to raise funds and challenge other teams to join in! We can't wait to see who takes the win!

We are excited to announce Special Olympics Tennessee is hosting an East TN Athlete Leadership Training open to athletes ages 16+.

Sign up at the QR code below! Space is limited and we will close registration once it is full.

This training will work with athletes to ensure they are set up to succeed in meaningful leadership roles.

Additionally, each athlete is encouraged to have a mentor attend with them. This mentor is someone who agrees to assist the athlete in leadership opportunities in the future and is committed to helping develop leadership skills with the athlete.

We have officially hit the $3,000 mark!
We still have quite a way to go. Please consider making a gift of any size to help us meet our goal and help athletes in our area!
Thank you in advance!❄️

Can't make it to the plunge?
You can still make a difference!
Click the link below and give what you can. Every dollar makes an impact in our athlete's lives!

Johnson City Polar Plunge 2024 I'm excited to be taking the plunge to raise funds and support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. I invite you to join me and register for the Johnson City Polar Plunge or make a donation. Together we can be “Freezin’ for a Reason” for the athletes of Special Olympics Tennessee!

Check it out!
Go Chris!

Next stop Italy for Special Olympics snowboarder JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Chris Furches took to a snowboard several years ago like a fish to water, and now the 24-year-old’s skill at the sport has garnered him an invite to next year& #82…

Plunger❄️ or Chicken🐔?
Either way, you are supporting a great cause!
Comment below which one you are and let us know you are coming to the plunge in the event page below.

Special Olympics Polar Plunge

We are officially less than TWO WEEKS away from our plunge!
We need your help, whether you are ready to take the plunge with us or are too chicken 🐔(we don't judge!).
The Polar Plunge serves as one of our largest fundraisers every year and helps us provide important resources, equipment and the opportunity for athletes in our area of all abilities to compete, be active, included and experience the embrace of the supportive community around them.
Sign up as a team or an individual now and raise as much as possible!
Your support is incredibly appreciated and moves mountains for our athletes, providing them opportunities they may not have otherwise had.

Johnson City Polar Plunge 2024 I'm excited to be taking the plunge to raise funds and support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. I invite you to join me and register for the Johnson City Polar Plunge or make a donation. Together we can be “Freezin’ for a Reason” for the athletes of Special Olympics Tennessee!

Chris Furches representing!

We’ve officially hit 2k in donations!
Will you help us reach our goal of $10,000?
Click the link below to donate to the plunge, support a team, support a plunger, or create your own team!

https://www.classy.org/event/johnson-city-polar-plunge-2024/e533228

Please remember, your gift, no matter the size, makes a huge difference in our athletes’ lives!

We're still in need of volunteers for one more event at our State Winter Games in Gatlinburg beginning next week. This shift is for our Combine Games at Gatlinburg Convention Center on Tuesday, January 30.

Sign up here to volunteer: https://specialolympicstn.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/727d1673-8680-430d-878b-65584e33770a

WE NEED YOU!❤️
Our events are only possible because of YOUR help!
Please consider donating some of your time on Friday, February 9 at East Tennessee State University at the Basler Center for Physical Activity for our second annual basketball tournament! The day will consist of 3 vs 3 basketball and skills activities!

Interested in volunteering? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/GDTz34oDYqdyU6tR6

Chris Furches of Upper East TN - Area 3 Special Olympics posted up at Publix in Johnson City to and share amazing stories about Special Olympics. Chris is also nominated to join Special Olympics USA in 2025 at the World Winter Games in Torino, Italy! Be sure to stop by your local Publix and make a donation during checkout. When you do, you'll support athletes like Chris in achieving their dreams of competing at local, regional, state and even world events!

Find a Publix: https://www.publix.com/locations

Come see us at the Publix in Johnson City!

Tomorrow, Special Olympics Tennessee kicks off its annual campaign at all Publix locations throughout the state. You can help dreams come true for 18,000+ athletes throughout the state by helping them by donating at Publix. Just visit any Publix starting tomorrow through January 21 and buy a torch at checkout. You’ll get many great P&G coupons while helping build a world of inclusion.

Find your nearest Publix location: https://www.publix.com/locations

Check it out: https://www.wjhl.com/daytime-tri-cities/polar-plunge-to-benefit-special-olympics/
Chris Sontag and Rowan Benton made an appearance on Daytime Tricities!

Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics (WJHL) Rowan Benton, a Special Olympics Athlete and Chris Sontag, TN Special Olympics Area 3 Director tell us about the popular Polar Plunge Fundraiser coming up February 18th at the Wellness Cente…