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Chicago police officers take the plunge for Special Olympics Illinois

  • The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for Special Olympics, took place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Lights and Essentia Health Plaza in West Fargo, North Dakota, and at a Morgan Park Chicago police station.
  • These events are part of the broader Law Enforcement Torch Run, supporting Special Olympics athletes through sports competitions, training, and other opportunities.
  • Participants, including law enforcement officers, community members, and even Fargo Police Academy recruits like Cameron Willson and Alec Gulseth, braved cold temperatures and icy waters to raise funds, with plungers required to raise a minimum of $100.
  • Melissa Garritano, Special Olympics Illinois Senior Director, stated, "You know, oftentimes our athletes are different, and I think that we need to kind of continue to spread the word of inclusion and that everyone's different and that's okay,"
  • Similar events, such as the super plunge in Maine involving 15 polar plungers from various police departments taking 24 dips, raised significant funds for Special Olympics, showcasing the widespread support and dedication to the organization's mission of inclusion and opportunity for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
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Cops take 24 polar plunges for Special Olympics Maine

Officers and community members ran into the ocean every hour for 24 hours this weekend and raised thousands for Special Olympics Maine.

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