Aloha Family and Friends,

I'm Coach Antonio Williams and I'm fundraising funds for my Athletes from the Rainbows delegation. We are participating Special Olympics Hawaii's Paradise Plunge. I have committed to taking the plunge to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of the Rainbow team. 

The Paradise Plunge replaces Special Olympics Hawaii’s annual Polar Plunge fundraiser, which was postponed due to the pandemic.  The Paradise Plunge will take advantage of our island’s beauty and celebrate the opportunity to go outdoors.  Plungers will be planning a day at the beach for a dip in the ocean or to enjoy their favorite watersport.  Some may even take the plunge in a pool.  Either way, we will be taking the Paradise Plunge in support of our local Special Olympics athletes and capturing our plunge by video or photos to share with you. 

Special Olympics Hawaii athletes need our help now more than ever.  They already overcome challenges on a daily basis.  The pandemic increased those challenges once practices, competitions and programs were cancelled, which isolated them even further and took away a very important part of their lives.

I’ve decided to challenge myself and make a commitment to raising as much as I can for the 3,400 children and adults in Hawaii with intellectual disabilities who participate in Special Olympics.  The more funding we can raise, the more we can help to ensure that our local athletes will be able to continue to participate in the current virtual programs Special Olympics has to offer and to return to the friendships and feeling of joy and accomplishment Special Olympics has to offer when the time is right. 

Please consider making a donation to my fundraising page and join me in supporting these inspiring individuals. Your tax-deductible donation will impact the lives of the athletes and their families as they experience the joy Special Olympics has to offer.

Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated! You can quickly and easily make a secure gift of $50, $25, $10, or any amount that you can afford by clicking on the "Donate" button today! 

You can also make a check payable to "Special Olympics Hawai'i" and write my name in the memo line to make sure your donation will be credited to my fundraising goal.

Please send the check to:

Paradise Plunge
Special Olympics Hawaii
P.O. Box 3295
Honolulu, HI 96801

If you would like to learn more about this thrilling event – or even sign up yourself to take the plunge alongside me -- please visit Special Olympics Hawai'i's website at www.sohawaii.org.

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity!

Antonio Williams