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Photos: Plungers take a dip in Lake Mendota for Special Olympics

La Salle-Peru Township High School student Galyleah Garcia (front) runs up the boat ramp at Lake Mendota with classmates and staff after taking the Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics of Illinois on Saturday Feb. 26, 2022, in Mendota. (Scott Anderson)

By Scott Anderson

A few hundred plungers dove into the frigid waters of Lake Mendota for the annual Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics of Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 26, in Mendota.

The event raised more than $36,000. Funds raised will help cover lunches, equipment, facility rentals, the cost of hosting events, among other items.

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St. Bede students pose for a photo after participating in the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 at Lake Mendota. St. Bede Adacemy had the largest number of students and raised $7,800 the most of any of the schools. (Submitted Photo)

Hall High School students plunge into Lake Mendota for the annual Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics of Illinois on Saturday Feb. 26, 2022, in Mendota. (Scott Anderson)

Hall High School students Casie Roof, Kristie Shan and Jessica Strouss plunge into Lake Mendota for the annual Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics of Illinois on Saturday Feb. 26, 2022, in Mendota. (Scott Anderson)


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Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

Over 15 years covering news, sports and events in the Illinois Valley. Support my work with a digital subscription.