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A+ YOU
🎙️ The Affinity Plus Podcast is Back! 🎙️
We’re thrilled to announce the relaunch of the Affinity Plus podcast A+ YOU! 🚀 After a brief hiatus, we’re back with a fresh new format, compelling stories, and deeper dives into the topics that matter most to you—our members and community.
What can you expect?
✅ Expert insights on financial wellness
✅ Inspiring member stories
✅ Behind-the-scenes looks at Affinity Plus initiatives
✅ Community impact spotlights
✅ Tips to make the most of your membership
Our goal? To inform, inspire, and empower you on your financial journey—whether you’re saving for the future, navigating life’s big moments, or giving back to your community.
Be sure to follow and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you don’t miss our first new episode, dropping soon! 🎧
What topics do YOU want to hear about? Drop your suggestions in the comments!
A+ YOU
Diving into 2026: A big year for Special Olympics!
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Get ready to be inspired! Hosts Danielle and Amber sit down with Bill Fish, CEO of Special Olympics Minnesota, for an episode packed with exciting news, heartwarming stories, and a few polar plunge confessions.
What You'll Discover:
- Why the 2026 USA Games in Minnesota will be the second-largest sporting event in North America (behind only the World Cup!)
- How 3,000 Special Olympics athletes will compete across 8 days of incredible competition
- The amazing "26 Weeks of Giving" initiative supporting inclusion-focused organizations statewide
- Volunteer opportunities that don't require you to be a sports expert (seriously, you just need to show up!)
- Amber's detailed ranking of her 19 polar plunges and why #7 was the best
- Danielle's commitment to her very first plunge (with Amber as her elbow-throwing guide)
Bill shares his 35 years of Special Olympics experience, from memorable moments with Prince at the 1991 World Games to why CEO Dave Larson went from polar plunge skeptic to annual participant. Plus, learn about unified sports partnerships, power lifting sponsorships, and how Affinity Plus continues to champion inclusion across Minnesota.
Whether you're interested in volunteering, supporting local athletes, or just want to hear why jumping into freezing water is surprisingly rejuvenating, this episode celebrates the power of community, inclusion, and taking the plunge for a great cause.
Key Topics: • 2026 USA Games (June 20-26, 2026) • 26 Weeks of Giving grant applications (due September 30th) • Polar plunge tips and techniques • Volunteer opportunities year-round • Unified sports partnerships • Power lifting competition sponsorship
Connect with Special Olympics Minnesota: specialolympicsminnesota.org Learn more about Affinity Plus: affinityplus.org
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