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Eau Claire Polar Plunge raises $135,000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin

Posted on March 2, 2011

 

Eau Claire (WQOW) - Thousands of dollars are raised for a good cause, and hundreds of people jumped into an icy lake to support it.

The event took place at Half Moon Beach in Eau Claire on Sunday, February 27.

Organizers say 1,018 plungers took part this year. They raised more than $135,000.

All proceeds will go towards Special Olympics Wisconsin.

 

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Bucky Badger does the Polar Bear Plunge (video)

Posted on February 23, 2010

Bucky jumps into freezing cold water for charity, then takes a few minutes to go hot-tubbing!

Go get 'em Bucky!

Filed under  //   Bucky Badger   Madison   college   philanthropy   polar bear  

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