Big bucks were raised to support a statewide organization thanks to a frigid event.
According to a news release, the 7th Annual Polar Plunge on March 7 in Rolla was a splashing success, raising $27,660 to date.
A total of 17 people participated in the Polar Bear Strut 5K; and 100 brave persons from around the area donned costumes and swimwear to take a chilly dip at Fugitive Beach. Their Reason for Freezin’ was the athletes of Special Olympics Missouri.
TOP FUNDRAISERS
· 1st Place Individual: Jessica Grammer, $645.
· 1st Place Group: Dent County Dreamsicles, $3,550.
GOLDEN PLUNGER AWARDS
· Individuals:
o Gold: Jessica Grammer, “Darth Vader”
o Silver: Joe Peart, “Buzz Lightyear”
o Bronze: Allie Huffman, “Excited Plunger”
· Groups:
o Gold: Rolla Middle School, “Space theme”
o Silver: Choices for People, “Tutus”.
o Bronze: Waynesville H.S., “Flipping Plungers”
· Law enforcement:
o Gold: St. James P.D., “Men in Black”
o Silver: Rolla P.D., “Astronauts”
o Bronze: Fort Leonard Wood, “Football”
This year’s event was held in conjunction with Rolla P.D. and Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I.
Online fundraising is still ongoing. Donations can be made at www.somo.org/plunge.
For more information about the Polar Plunge, visit www.somo.org/plunge.