Michael Paterson

I’m freezin’ for a reason!

This year, I’m taking the plunge - literally. I’m jumping into icy water as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run’s Polar Plunge, raising funds for Special Olympics in Australia.

Why? Because every Australian deserves the opportunity to experience the joy, confidence and connection that sport brings.

Special Olympics Australia provides year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disability and/or autism. Through sport, athletes build skills, friendships, independence and belief in themselves - and that impact extends far beyond the playing field.

By supporting my Polar Plunge, you’re helping:

• Fund inclusive sports programs across Australia
• Provide coaching, equipment and competition opportunities
• Create communities where everyone belongs
• Break down barriers and build a more inclusive Australia

Yes, it will be cold … very cold. But it’ll be worth it!

If you can, please donate and help me reach my fundraising goal. Every dollar makes a difference.

Together, we’re freezin’ for a reason.

And this year the funds will help with the cost of sending Sydney Northern Beaches athletes, including me,  to the National Games in Melbourne in October.

Thank you for sponsoring me and helping all of us.

I set up my team as the Warringah Masters Swimming team as it was this group that improved my swimming and through them I've travelled around Australia and over to NZ and this is a water challenge so I thought it appropriate.

HOWEVER it is my team and I'd love anyone that joins in the plunge to join my team, whether you swim with Warringah Masters or not. 

And if you want to join Warringah Masters, talk to my mum Eva.