Julie Hoy News

I am excited to announce that next month I will be Polar Plunging for Special Olympics for the first time!

This is a big deal for me… because I hate the cold.

That aside… folks with special needs and abilities have always held a big place in my heart.

I remember back in high school… One Saturday morning… I was asked if I would like to volunteer for the day at a track meet.

What’s the job? I asked.

The guy in charge answered… “Just be there at the finish line to cheer folks on and be a hugger.”

I was inspired from that moment on to be a hugger whenever possible… and an encourager to all.

I’ll be jumping into frigid waters with Marion County’s Plunging Opi in Salem on Saturday, February 5.

I see now there are fundraising goals. Would love to shatter records and take the lead. Wouldn’t it be something if in a short amount of time… we raised more money than anyone else?

Please donate if you are able. Join a team… or form one if you feel inspired. Special Olympics has been getting it right for a very long time.

Encourage one another always… and hug as much as much as comfort and safety protocols will allow!

#specialolympics #SpecialOlympicsOregon
Punk Hill, Sue Hill, Bill Medford Photo Cred to Kathy Medford and to Jenny… one of the best huggers ever!
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https://support.soor.org/fundraiser/3652488