EPISODE · Feb 17, 2025 · 40 MIN
Be Cool. Take The Plunge | Ep.755
from Special Chronicles Podcast · host Special Chronicles Network
On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Director of the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Commander Bill Devine on the Special Chronicles Podcast to talk about how you can be cool and take the Polar Plunge in support of the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. We talk about: What the Polar Plunge is and how long Bill has been plunging, Why so many are taking the plunge, History of the event’s 23 years of Polar Plunges, How you can Plunge Our Way or Your Way, Cool School Challenge, What it takes to be a plunger, and the impact of the Polar Plunge. This conversation with Bill will encourage you all to Be Cool and Take The Plunge in in support of the athletes of Special Olympics! This episode originally aired on January 31, 2022 Episode 755 ShowNotes & Links: 🎧 Listen on Special Chronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts 📺Watch on YouTube: Watch Full Episode Be Cool. Take The Polar Plunge Today! Register and Donate at: PlungeIllinois.com Connect with Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run on Social: Facebook | Instagram Connect with Special Olympics Illinois on Social: soill.org Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin Support This Podcast: Click Here to Donate Now and support the mission of Special Chronicles ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to Access our premium content 🛒Want our Merch? Visit SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP to shop our Disabled Voices Matter collection! 📱Follow Special Chronicles on Socials: @SpecialChronicles 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan 📧Email: Send us a message here 💡Partner: ComEd ✈️Partner: United Airlines 📻Podcast Hosting:Podbean 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now! Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission. About the Podcast Host: Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE
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On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Director of the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Commander Bill Devine on the Special Chronicles Podcast to talk about how you can be cool and take the Polar Plunge in support of the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. We talk about: What the Polar Plunge is and how long Bill has been plunging, Why so many are taking the plunge, History of the event’s 23 years of Polar Plunges, How you can Plunge Our Way or Your Way, Cool School Challenge, What it takes to be a plunger, and the impact of the Polar Plunge. This conversation with Bill will encourage you all to Be Cool and Take The Plunge in in support of the athletes of Special Olympics! This episode originally aired on January 31, 2022 Episode 755 ShowNotes & Links: 🎧 Listen on Special Chronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts 📺Watch on YouTube: Watch Full Episode Be Cool. Take The Polar Plunge Today! Register and Donate at: PlungeIllinois.com Connect with Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run on Social: Facebook | Instagram Connect with Special Olympics Illinois on Social: soill.org Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin Support This Podcast: Click Here to Donate Now and support the mission of Special Chronicles ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to Access our premium content 🛒Want our Merch? Visit SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP to shop our Disabled Voices Matter collection! 📱Follow Special Chronicles on Socials: @SpecialChronicles 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan 📧Email: Send us a message here 💡Partner: ComEd ✈️Partner: United Airlines 📻Podcast Hosting:Podbean 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now! Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission. About the Podcast Host: Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE
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