HSU Partners with Special Olympics Texas
ABILENE- Thursday, February 23, 2023, Hardin-Simmons University will participate in the Polar Plunge to support local Special Olympic Texas Athletes.
Special Olympics Texas invites you to take part in Dunk the President!
Cast your dollars as votes today! University presidents from Hardin-Simmons, Abilene Christian, and McMurry have all volunteered to take the jump in the cold water. The president with the most money to their name has to take the Plunge! All money raised will go toward providing year-round sports training and competition, health, and inclusion programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the Big Country.
To give, visit: https://givebutter.com/PresidentPolarPlunge
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