Thrill-seekers will once again participate in a desert-style, unified polar plunge benefiting Tempe’s adapted recreation programs. The 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 in the community swimming pool at The Lakes of Tempe, 5501 S. Lakeshore Dr. Brave Polar Bears will plunge into the cool [...]
Denise Rentschler, a resident of The Lakes of Tempe and founder of non-profit Team Asa, says she is hoping for a bigger turnout than in previous years for the third annual Polar Bear Plunge at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 — even though, she acknowledges, the first two blew away her expectations.
For 9-year-old Joaquin Valencia, life is about facing more challenges than your average kid. He was diagnosed with retinoblastoma at 11 1⁄2 months old and became completely blind at 6 months old.
The Children’s Tumor Foundation is a cause that is close to our hearts here at Team Asa. Despite the challenges Asa faced from Neurofibromatosis, he lived and loved like a champion. In memory of Asa, our organization participated in the Inaugural NF Walk on October 12, 2014 at Steele Indian School Park. We had a dozen [...]
Team Asa partnered with Macy's for their 9th Annual Shop for a Cause event on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014. Thanks to all of our supporters, we sold 178 shopping passes, raising $890. Did we mention Team Asa sold one of the winning tickets? We did! Jim won a $500 Macy's shopping spree! Congrats Jim!
Tempe's 3rd Polar Bear Plunge aids people with needs
Our annual Polar Bear Plunge held each January at The Lakes of Tempe is our key fundraising event. Polar Bears earn their bragging rights by plunging into the cold community swimming pool. For those not crazy enough to jump, you can support the cause and stay dry as a Teddy Bear.
