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UPDATE: Due to inclement weather (rain is forecast), the Donor Dunk Challenge has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 29th from 9:00am – 1:00pm.
Splash My Possibilities Plano Texas

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather (rain is forecast), the Donor Dunk Challenge has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 29th from 9:00am – 1:00pm. We hope to see you there!

My Possibilities (MP), a nonprofit organization in Plano, Texas, was created to courageously and relentlessly fill an educational void. They provide continuing education and vocational training for adults with disabilities with a wide range of diagnoses including Autism, Down Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, head injuries, neurological disorders, among others. The individuals that attend MP are lovingly referred to as HIPsters – Hugely Important People.

A passionate and qualified staff provide education and therapy to more than 175 HIPsters every day and nearly 350 each week. Today, My Possibilities is considered a leader in the local community and throughout North Texas providing vocational training, socialization opportunities and independent living skills development for adults with disabilities.

With minimal funding available, My Possibilities has to raise substantial funds in order to just cover current operating costs for the program. Each year they participate in North Texas Giving Day, an online giving event hosted by Communities Foundation of Texas. Over 2,000 eligible non-profits from the DFW Metroplex participate, and this year a total of over thirty-three million dollars in donations was raised to support these organization’s efforts to make our community a better place.

Donor Dunk Challenge My Possibilities Plano Texas

With 430 individual donors, My Possibilities was able to raise over $125,000 on North Texas Giving Day to continue providing a quality education to their adults with cognitive disabilities. All thirteen HIPster teams participated in a variety of Giving Day-inspired events, staff set up in the conference room armed with Wi-Fi and cell-phones, and their online followers were persistent in sharing their message. Whether it be with a bake sale, a collaborative HIPster-handmade painting, or even a music video, everyone in the building and beyond had one mission: to raise both awareness and critical funds to support the mission of My Possibilities and the HIPsters.

Reaching $125,000 was anything but an easy task. However, with a series of online challenges to their fans, MP was able to do it! One of the challenges given to their online community was to raise $100,000 on North Texas Giving Day and as a result, Charmaine Solomon, Co-founder & Chairman of the Board, and Michael Thomas, Executive Director, would get into a carnival-style water dunk tank…

With the goal of $100,000 met, MP is inviting all of their North Texas Giving Day donors and the community to join them at Donor Dunk Day. Come join the fun and meet the individuals that make this organization so special!

Donor Dunk Day

Date: Thursday, October 29th

Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm

Location: My Possibilities – 1631 Dorchester Dr. Plano, TX 75075

Features: Dunk Charmaine Solomon & Michael in a water dunk tank, music, snow cones, popcorn, carnival fun, and, most importantly, HIPsters!

Learn more about My Possibilities by visiting www.MyPossibilities.org and/or liking their Facebook page www.Facebook.com/MyPossibilities

Santa Run Texas 2015

Santa Run Texas My Possibilities Plano Texas

Santa Run Texas is My Possibilities’ next big fundraiser – don’t miss out!

Annual Texas 5K run, 1 mile walk and family-friendly festival of the holiday season! Come enjoy FREE hot cocoa & coffee, LIVE band, Vendor Village, and Santa’s Playground, where kids and adults alike can visit Santa!

Date: Saturday, Dec. 12th, 2015

Event Schedule:

  • 08:00 AM CST – Festivities Begin
  • 08:40 AM CST – Warm Up in the Stage Area
  • 09:00 AM CST – 5K Run Begins
  • 09:15 AM CST – 1-Mile Fun Walk Begins
  • 10:30 AM CST – Awards Presentation

Location: 5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX, United States

Entry Fees:

Adult 5K Run

Sep. 28 – Oct. 31: $35.00
Nov. 1 – Dec. 11: $40.00
Dec. 12: $45.00

Adult 1 Mile Fun Walk

Sep. 28 – Oct. 31: $35.00
Nov. 1 – Dec. 11: $40.00
Dec. 12: $45.00

Child 5K Run – Under 12

Sep. 28 – Oct. 31: $30.00
Nov. 1 – Dec. 11: $35.00
Dec. 12: $40.00

Child 1 Mile Fun Walk- Under 12

Sep. 28 – Oct. 31: $30.00
Nov. 1 – Dec. 11: $35.00
Dec. 12: $40.00

Register: www.SantaRunTexas.org

FAQ: santaruntexas.org/faq/