19th Ward Youth Foundation Plans Polar Plunge

The 19^th Ward Youth Foundation invites all residents to join its team for the Chicago Polar Plunge, which will take place on March 3 at North Avenue Beach from 9:30 am to 2 pm.

Already committed to taking part in the 19^th Ward Youth Foundation Chicago Polar Plunge team are 19^th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea, 18^th District State Senator Bill Cunningham, and 35^th District State Representative Fran Hurley.

To join the 19^th ward Youth Foundation Polar Plunge Team, please visit www.sochicago.org, and register to participate in the Chicago Polar Plunge.

Participants can then “Join A Team”, and choose the 19^th Ward Youth Foundation Team. All plungers are asked to raise a minimum of $150 and will receive a complimentary t-shirt and towel.

Money raised through the Chicago Polar Plunge helps to provide year-round programming and activities for the more than 5000 Chicago-area Special Olympics athletes.

After the Plunge, a “Melt Down party” will take place inside the North Avenue Beach boathouse and in expanded heated tents from 11am-2pm. Admission is free and participants will receive free food and non-alcoholic beverages. Warm up and celebrate with great music. Cash bar available.