Special Olympics fundraiser set at OSU
Oklahoma State University First Cowboy Darren Shrum and softball player Chelsea Alexander are leading a fundraiser for Special Olympics through an auction and event called the Chilly Cowboy.
The goal is to raise $10,000 or more, and all funds will directly support local Special Olympics athletes and fund the state Special Olympics event that takes place in each year in Stillwater. The Chilly Cowboy event is at noon Monday at the OSU Student Union Plaza. OSU coaches, student-athletes and other leaders will take the Chilly Cowboy plunge into cold water depending on how much money is raised. For example, if the softball team raises $500, then softball studentathletes will jump into the water. If the team collects $1,000 or more, then head coach Kenny Gajewski would also take the jump. If overall donations exceed $5,000, then Darren Shrum, husband of school president Kayse Shrum, and OSU Athletic Director Chad Weiberg will jump. If donations exceed $10,000, then football coach Mike Gundy and men's basketball coach Mike Boynton will jump along with Kayse Shrum.
A live and online auction is Saturday in GallagherIba Arena as part of the OSU men's basketball game against Texas Tech. The online auction includes four baskets filled with various OSU athletics items and items from local businesses. The live auction will be during halftime of the game and will include a Gundysigned helmet from this year's Fiesta Bowl. To make a donation without purchasing an auction item, visit https://www.classy.org/campaign/chilly-cowboy/ c386703.