Polar Plunge at The Lights in support of Special Olympics ND athletes

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – They’re freezin’ for a purpose into North Dakota’s frigid waters for a superb trigger.

The Polar Plunge is again at The Lights in West Fargo, giving our neighborhood a novel alternative to help Particular Olympics North Dakota athletes.

Plungers and their groups raised a minimal of 100 {dollars} to compete. It’s organized by North Dakota Regulation Enforcement partnering with Particular Olympics North Dakota as a part of its Regulation Enforcement Torch Run marketing campaign. Plungers competed for various prizes from classes reminiscent of greatest costume, greatest stomach flop, youngest and oldest plunger, and most funds raised by a person and staff. It’s all the time nice to compete, however organizers say the Polar Plunge is all concerning the enjoyable.

“The neighborhood is what makes us who we’re. Everyone popping out, displaying their help, and supporting our athletes makes the whole lot we do price it. All of our volunteers that come out both in teaching or different volunteers getting issues prepared it’s wonderful. That is going to be one of many largest years Fargo’s ever had in fundraising and the plunger. So, we’ve got a stupendous day trip, and everyone seems to be out right here supporting. It makes it so a lot better while you get everyone out right here supporting our plungers,” mentioned Victor Meza, the Director of Growth at Particular Olympics ND.

Particular Olympics North Dakota’s subsequent polar plunge is in Williston subsequent Saturday and in Bismarck April 15.

If you wish to register or help, click on right here.