Alaska
Alaskans brave the cold, wind to plunge into Goose Lake for Special Olympics Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – At Saturday’s 17th Annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Alaska, participants jumped into Goose Lake’s chilly water for a cause.
“The wind today, it’s a cold one,” the organization’s President and CEO, Sarah Arts, said.
More than 800 people came out to jump into the lake, she said. They exceeded their fundraising goal by late morning.
She said it means a lot to the athletes to know that the community is behind them.
“Inclusion is such a big part of what we do, and sport is a universal language. And through sport, everyone can be included. And it’s so amazing to see the community out here,” Arts said.
She said there were hot tubs for participants to warm up in afterward they jumped into the lake.
“I have to give some shout-outs to South High School Partners Club. Those students had some very creative plunges. A couple of face plants, belly flops. We had a back flip. So, they’re really getting creative today,” she said.
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