While the money keeps rolling in, top fundraisers were crowned during the Vancouver Island Polar Plunge for Special Olympics B.C. Feb. 18 at Cadboro-Gyro Park.

Joined by support staff, philanthropic residents and several Special Olympics BC (SOBC) athletes, the #Plunge4SOBC raises vital funds to help rebuild the empowering year-round sport and health programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

B次元官网网址淲e had an amazing turnout this year with 200 plungers and approximately 300 spectators,B次元官网网址� said Sheri Lucas, a retired Oak Bay police officer, organizer and participant.

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To date, the event has raised $40,000 and expects to hit its goal of $60,000, Lucas said. She was among those who organized the inaugural plunge in 2018. ItB次元官网网址檚 among the Law Enforcement Torch Run events that raise funds for SOBC.

Another amazing polar plunge at beautiful Gyro park-beach ! Rushing into the frigid waters alongside many and councillor in support of dedicated & passionate athletes in our community and province made my day馃檹

B次元官网网址� Dean Duthie (@ChiefDuthie)

The leading solo fundraiser is also a local SOBC athlete and advocate. Sheenagh Morrison first fell in love with swimming as a Special Olympics BC athlete more than two decades ago. Longtime supporters arenB次元官网网址檛 surprised Morrison lapped the competition, finishing atop the heap in solo fundraisers for the event with more than $5,000.

The VicPD Royal Plungers were the top team fundraisers, bringing in more than $13,000.

Anyone can take part in a virtual dip to raise funds for the program now through March 5. Visit specialolympics.ca/polar-plunge-special-olympics-bc for details.

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