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Funds raised during Pittsburgh Polar Plunge will help Special Olympics increase its regional impact

Pittsburgh Polar Plunge

PITTSBURGH — Special Olympics Pennsylvania officials are starting to explain just how impactful funds from the Pittsburgh Polar Plunge will be for the community.

In a post on Facebook, officials say the history-making $1 million raised during the Pittsburgh Polar Plunge will help more individuals with intellectual disabilities get involved with Special Olympics programming.

>> Pittsburgh Polar Plunge sets Special Olympics Pennsylvania record

Specifically, officials say they’re going to be able to grow the number of schools involved with Special Olympics and offer more sports, health and leadership opportunities to athletes in the Three Rivers Region.

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