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Jimmy Fallon and The Polar Plunge ISU


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By: Nam Pham

Question: “Why did you get so involved with


the Special Olympics and the Polar Plunge?”

Answer: “I decided to get involved because I


was fortunate enough to grow up without many
challenges, and I know a high profile like myself
can generate a lot of attention towards this cause
and get people to get involved as well. Plus, it is
enjoyable to do this.”
Jimmy Fallon has made quite the name for
himself since his career started in the show business. Question: “Why do you think it is so import-
With Grammy and Emmy awards in his pocket, he ant to be involved in this organization”
still has the kindness to share his success with the
community. Jimmy Fallon is a regular participant of Answer: “There are so many reasons it is so im-
the Special Olympics Polar Plunge. Jimmy Fallon portant to get involved with this specific organi-
opens about his Polar Plunge experiences and some zation. My reason that we watch incredible ath-
why he loves to participate in this event in the years letes do what they do on television. We get to see
before. Rafael Nadal win thirteen Roland Garros titles;
Jimmy Fallon will also participate in this year’s we see Serena Williams dominate the women’s
Polar Plunge in his area. With all of his support side of tennis and so much more. However, there
to this organization throughout the years, the are people out there who are also great at what
Special Olympics has been able to fund so much they do but do not get as much attention. Special
for the athletes. With much funding from a high Olympics is significant because these brave indi-
profile, they can give these athletes more oppor- viduals go out and do what they love, and some
tunities and better environments. With so many are even legends at what they do. The best thing
achievements on his belt during his lifetime, will we can do to support them is riding the wave
Jimmy Fallon be able to survive another year in with them, have fun, and help them too.”
this year’s Polar Plunge?
Question: “If people can’t donate, what
should they do?”

Answer: “Showing up, in my opinion, is already


enough. By showing up, you already show that
you care, and at the end of the day, it is the
thought that counts. At the end of the day the
athletes still feel the love.”

Giving Back To Polar Plunge

Giving back to the community has always been an im-


portant thing to do. People love to do this every year at the

Polar Plunge to give back by helping organize the event.

There are over 300 volunteers every year for the Polar
Giving Love to Our Celebrities
Plunge. By giving back and assisting the event, the event

can run more smoothly. Sign up today to volunteer for this The Special Olympics and the Polar Plunge organiza-
year’s Polar Plunge, and you will receive free admission to tion have received so much from our celebrity supporters
the site and free food in return for your generous actions. throughout the years. A considerable supporter through-
For more information, check the Polar Plunge website. out the years has been Jimmy Fallon. Jimmy Fallon has
Sign-up ends at noon the day before the event. been a huge icon to have supported the community due to

his generous personality and popularity in the celebrity

community. He has donated so much to us over the years


and has gained many more supporters. For his generosity

this year, we will give him Plunger of The Year. The Po-

lar Plunge will donate $5,000 to his foundation with this

award. Thank you so much, Jimmy.

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