Special Olympics Illawarra 2026

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Special Olympics Illawarra will be freezin’ for a reason!

This year, we’re taking the plunge - literally! We’re jumping into icy water as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run’s Polar Plunge, raising funds for Special Olympics Illawarra.

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

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

By supporting our Polar Plunge, you’re helping:

  • Fund inclusive sports programs right here in our Illawarra community
  • 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 our team reach our fundraising goal. Every dollar makes a difference.

Together, we’re freezin’ for a reason. Thanks for your support!

Our Achievements

Reached 50% of Fundraising Goal

Reached 100% of Fundraising Goal

Thank you to our Sponsors

$215

Joanne Shenadar

Go get them 😎

$106

Uow Team

Good luck Fraser! Your UOW team are with you all the way!

$55

Gina And Scott Crossman

What a great event to be part of - we know you will do your absolute best!!!!

$55

Kathy Richardson

Good for you my dear cousin.

$34

Maggie Pearce

Super proud of you Fraser

$34

Ashleigh G

Go get em Fras!!

$30

Charlynne Sangco

$30

Brittany Salazar

$30

Fraser King

$24

Adam

Good on you Fraser, will be watching ur games when they come… 🤙

$18

Jack Gardner

Good luck mate!

$10

Joshua Wenc

All the best!