The Fresno County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team is taking part in the 2016 Special Olympics Polar Plunge.
It will take place March 12th at Bullard High School's swimming pool. FSO Deputy Freddie Henson been involved in Special Olympics for the past 16 years and has seen the difference law enforcement has made with the athletes. The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics is the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. At its most basic level, the Torch Run is an actual running event in which officers and athletes run the Flame of Hope™ to the opening ceremonies of local Special Olympics competitions, state and national games. Annually, more than 85,000 dedicated and compassionate law enforcement officers participate in the torch run throughout 46 nations, 12 Canadian provinces and 50 U.S. states. It raised more than $51 million for local Special Olympics programs in 2014 and more than $560 million since its inception in 1981. The Polar Plunge falls under the umbrella of the Law Enforcement Torch Run. If you would like to make a donation to support Special Olympics Northern California and its athletes, please visit one of the following websites: www.classy.org/fresnosheriffsoffice or www.iPolarPlunge.com
