Dear [Insert Name]: 

I?m asking for your help! I'll be Freezin' for a Reason in 2009-20010 Polar Plunge Series for the athletes of Special Olympics New York. I'll be taking the Plunge at [insert Plunge location] on [insert Plunge date]. 

The Polar Plunge is my chance to be one of the thousands of chilled souls from across the country who will be Plunging into the winter waters to show our support and raise money for Special Olympics New York! Think I'm crazy? I agree, but I'm doing it for the more than 47,000 athletes of Special Olympics New York, so they can continue to train and compete year-round free-of-charge.  

I've set a personal fundraising goal of $[insert amount]. Please help me meet this goal with your tax deductible donation. Your donation will be put directly into growing programs to serve these individuals with intellectual disabilities and to help them find success in life through success on the fields of sport.  

To support my Plunge, please make your check payable to, Special Olympics New York, and return it to me in the self-addressed, stamped envelope I've provided.  

You also could visit www.specialolympicsNY.org , click on the [Insert Plunge location] Polar Plunge and follow the directions to my personal Plunge page, where you'll be given the option of donating online via credit or debit card.  

For more information on Special Olympics New York, you can visit www.specialolympicsNY.org. Thank you for your support.  

Thank you,