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In Perspective: Polar Plunge

Updated: January 24, 2013
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One in every thirty-three babies is born with a birth defect.
As those kids grow up it can be challenging for parents, and the children, to find a place where they feel normal.
The Special Olympics organization helps thousands of families in Illinois alone do just that.
Jackie Walk, with the Special Olympics helps us put the program's mission in perspective. 

For information about the organization's upcoming fundraiser, Polar Plunge, visit plungeillinois.com or call Jackie Walk at (217) 355-1750.

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