Community plunges in icy water to raise funds for Special Olympics

The Windsor-Essex Polar Plunge is being held at St. Clair College’s main campus in cooperation with Windsor Police and the Windsor-Essex Torch-Run to raise funds for Special Olympics.

According to Windsor Polar Plunge’s website, they have a goal of raising $60,000 and have already raised 23 per cent of the goal.

Special Olympics Ontario is a non-profit organization that provides sports and training programs for children, youth and adults with disabilities.

Sheri Makulski, a Special Olympics participant, said it was a big help to her.

“I was a part of it for 15 years. My favorite events included track and field, bowling, ice skating, and swimming,” said Makulski.

Makulski said it is a great platform to socialize with people with disabilities.

“It’s good to socialize with other disable people. I liked meeting with my all my coaches and socializing with a bunch of people,” said Makulski.

To raise funds for the Special Olympics and attend the upcoming event on March 2, register yourself on Polar Plunge Windsor’s website.