Freezing plunge flows cash to Special Olympics athletes
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POLSON — Community members and law enforcement officers plunged into ice-cold waters last Saturday in an effort to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes.
A signature Law Enforcement Torch Run® event, the cold-water plunge held at Riverside Park on Feb. 17 was attended by at least 50 people.
Chance Peasley, local Special Olympics director said: “Our goal for this year was to raise $6,000, and we passed that amount. I hope this event keeps getting bigger and better.”
Some participants dressed in costumes before taking the plunge into an ice-cold pool, while others found their way into the frigid waters of the Flathead River instead. A heated tent and plenty of search and rescue professionals were on hand if needed.
Participant Porter Moore said: “This is an awesome organization, and I enjoy supporting it. It doesn’t hurt to get out and get a little cold for a good cause.”
Jacob Kimmel came out to support the event without getting wet. “I participated in the Polar Plunge a couple of years back. My favorite part of this event is that we can take something so ridiculous and make money from it to put into something actually useful and important,” he said.
