Polar plunge ventured by thousands to raise money for Special Olympics of Wisconsin

Thousands assembled at the 11th annual Polar Plunge Saturday made their earnest attempt to exalt money for the Special Olympics of Wisconsin by venturing into icy waters of Lake Monona.

Having made an estimate of 2,400 people plunging into Olin-Turville Park and raising around $430,000 for SOWI, Madison Polar Plunge director John Weichelt said to have spend this money towards the people with cognitive disabilities.Welch added that such charity events have are mushrooming fast and it is really amazing to find an addition of 500 people this year.

Aided by online facility, participants not only made the teams in advance but also collected the pledges from donors to duck into the chilly waters.With 225 members of Verona High School team participating into polar plunge, it was proclaimed to have set a new national record for highest participation.Not only the Verona High School but also other schools and colleges participated making the plunge younger, Welch added.

FLIP project includes participation of local students to provide nonprofit fundraising ideas for charity to create community awareness in Gibraltar amongst the teenagers.

Jumpers accepted that charity was not the sole cause for participating. A student at Columbus High School participated with his classmates to rival against the Verona High School’s record-setting team. Some did it because their friends had participated, while some other foresighted this as a great opportunity to build good relations with their classmates and colleagues.
Jeanne Cummings, University of Wisconsin freshman and Kappa Kappa Gamma member, said to have a good opportunity for checking out her bucket list.

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There was creativity, excitement and thrill amongst the jumpers. They could be seen in costumes of batman, male hula and even cupid. Having lined up for a jump, the jumpers made different anticipations like chanting and huddling together. After the jump, they felt proud to participate. Some wished to speak oh my god but couldn’t. it was all a thrilling experience.

Polar plunge ventured by thousands to raise money for Special Olympics of Wisconsin