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Physical Activity Club to dive into Polar Spray to raise money for Special Olympics

Sep 16, 2021

St. Bonaventure University’s Physical Activity Club and Special Olympics are one again teaming up to kick off the university’s Family Weekend with a Polar Spray.

The Friday, Sept. 24, Polar Spray will be held on the outdoor basketball courts between the Richter Center and Reilly Center. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. with the spray at 5:30 p.m. by the Allegany Fire Department. Acting Provost Dr. Dave Hilmey will welcome participants and start the countdown to the spray.

The event is open to the SBU community and the public. Registration is $5; donations to benefit Special Olympics will also be accepted.

Students attending Family Weekend activities Saturday can learn more about the PAC and its Special Olympics Unified Sports events by stopping at the club’s table during the Family Weekend Festival on the Richter lot.

To register online for the Polar Spray, visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/PolarSpray21. A schedule of Family Weekend activities is available at www.sbu.edu/FamilyWeekend.

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