Polar Plunge generates over $18,000 for Special Olympics

Special Olympians will benefit from the latest round of Polar Plunges across Kansas, including Emporia’s 18th annual plunge Saturday at Mouse Lake.

Close to 100 plungers were involved, raising over $18,000 — above the participation and fundraising totals from last year. State Special Olympics representative Luke Schulte says proceeds help athletes have a “VIP experience” at the upcoming State Games in Wichita.

Emporia Police Officer Dominick Vortherms says the plunge is a great community event for a lot of reasons.

Team Mouse swept all the top honors, including top individual and team costumes — and top individual and team fundraising totals.

Video by Chuck Samples/KVOE News

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