Wheaton Polar Plunge Raises More Than $20,000 For Special Olympics Illinois

Press release from the City of Wheaton:

On Saturday, March 6, the Wheaton Police Department's Polar Plunge team, Frosted Donuts, officially took the plunge! They were thrilled to be joined by Special Olympics athlete Becky Cavanagh! The sun was shining, and the water was a balmy 42 degrees. The Frosted Donuts consists of 26 voluntary participants from the Wheaton Police Department, Wheaton Fire Department, and Community Unit School District 200. You can see a video of the event here.

This is the first year the Wheaton Police Department has participated in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. The team is currently in 1st place out of 48 teams, having raised over $20,000!

Community Engagement Officer Crystal Miroballi would like to thank the citizens of Wheaton for their support and contributions to Special Olympic Illinois! "We couldn't have been as successful as we were without the support of the community," Officer Miroballi said.

Read more about the Polar Plunge and how you can support the Wheaton Police Department's Frosted Donuts on the Special Olympic Illinois website.

Special Olympics Illinois is accepting donations until March 28.

This press release was produced by the City of Wheaton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.