Wawa and Sheetz are taking the Polar Pop Challenge to support the Special Olympics Pennsylvania.
Instead of the annual tradition of jumping into frigid water, this year the Special Olympics is asking participants to pop a cold-water balloon over their heads.
Sheetz CEO Joe Sheetz and Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens took the Polar Pop together, along with store associates, in a social media video. Then they challenged their customers. We invite our customers to have some fun supporting an organization that is making a significant impact in our community, Gheysens said.
Every pop will support continued sports training and competition for Special Olympics athletes.
Pennsylvania rivals Sheetz, Wawa team up to join the Polar Pop Plunge in support of Special Olympics
In addition to introducing the virtual polar plunge, the PA-based companies are each donating $5,000 to support the organization.
Credit: Sheetz and Wawa
Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens, left, and Sheetz CEO Joe Sheetz take the Polar Pop Plunge to help support the Special Olympics. Author: Keith Schweigert (FOX43) Updated: 10:31 AM EST February 3, 2021
It s a rivalry that divides the state more thoroughly than yinz vs. yous.
Sheetz and Wawa.
But this month, the two Pennsylvania-based convenience store companies are teaming up to support a great cause.