​St. Charles Police Officers to Take the Plunge for Charity

From St. Charles Police: Across the state, Polar Plunge events have become a popular way to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics of Illinois. Even though the Chicago area has experienced an uncharacteristically balmy winter, unfortunately for plungers, water temperatures retain the ‘polar’ aspect of the event.

The St. Charles Police Department will be represented by a team of plungers at the Yorkville Polar Plunge at Silver Springs State Park at 1 p.m. March 5, with Officer Jennifer Bresnahan serving as the Team Captain at the event. This will be Bresnahan’s third time participating in the event, but her first as a part of the St. Charles team. Bresnahan says volunteering and raising funds for the Special Olympics has been one of the biggest highlights of her law enforcement career so far.

“Seeing the pure joy on the athletes' and family member's faces while being included and accomplishing great feats is what motivates to volunteer for the Special Olympics whenever I can” says Bresnahan.

Bresnahan will be joined on the team by fellow Officer Rick Murawski and one of her relatives.

The Polar Plunge is the first of many events across the state as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraising campaign to benefit Special Olympics Illinois this year. The St. Charles Police Department raised $6,331.54 for the campaign in 2016. For this year’s Polar Plunge, the St. Charles team has already raised $1,335, as well as an additional $2,000 through other fundraising events this year. The Department has a goal to raise over $10,000 for the Special Olympics this year.

For more information about the Polar Plunge, visit www.soill.org. Visit the St. Charles Police Department Team Page here.

About the City of St. Charles Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 1,800 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois,” by the AIA Illinois; and one of the “Top 10 Towns To Live In” by West Suburban Living magazine. www.stcharlesil.gov

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