DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – Special Olympics Wisconsin supporters across the area gathered in De Pere on Saturday for a Polar Plunge to raise money while creating chilling, but fun memories.
The Green Bay Polar Plunge® began at the Perkofski Boat Launch at the Brown County Fairgrounds with a noon ceremony and constant jumps into the ice-cold Fox River.
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The event was set to raise money for Wisconsin Special Olympics athletes, with some choosing to jump straight into the cold water and raise money. A minimum fundraising goal of $100 earns an official long-sleeve shirt.
Raising additional money can result in added incentives as well. Additional locations for the Polar Plunge® are listed below:
- Wisconsin Rapids
- Oshkosh
- Madison
- La Crosse
- Milwaukee
- Chippewa Falls
- Whitewater
For more details, please visit the Special Olympics Wisconsin website.
