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Supporting real heroes

After jumping into a pool of ice water during the Polar Plunge Saturday, someone gave me a hug and told me I'm their hero for doing it. More like crazy, was my response, but the truth of the matter is: I'm not a hero ; Special Olympics athletes and every other person with developmental disabilities are the heroes. Yes, the water was cold — think cubes of ice falling out of your britches — but the knowledge that the athletes will be given the chance to participate in different sports year-round was plenty warming. The health benefits alone of par t i c ipat i on in Spe c ial Olympics for...

 

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