Dear Champions,

Hello everyone, it's Mary Frances and I have been a Special Olympics Athlete for 24 years! This past year I was honored to be named Florida's Special Olympics Athlete of the Year! Participating in Special Olympics Florida events has given me so many opportunities to grow as an athlete, gain self-confidence, and benefit from the different programs the are offered not to mention making a lot of new friends!

Thanks so much for supporting me in the Special Olympics Florida Polar Plunge!

You’re helping me create communities of acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) all across the state. Special Olympics Florida serves almost 60,000 athletes with ID, providing sports programs, health screenings, and leadership training.

Its mission is to ensure people with ID receive the respect and opportunities they deserve. Your generosity makes that possible and helps Special Olympics athletes live richer, fuller lives.

Click DONATE NOW to help me reach my goal! And feel free to leave a note on my page telling me your reason for freezin'!

If you prefer to give by check, please mail your donation to the address below and be sure to add a note with my name and “Polar Plunge” so it gets credited to my page.  Please remember to ask your employer if they will match your donation. 

Special Olympics Florida
Attn: Polar Plunge Tampa- Mary Frances Smith
5420 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33607