LAKE CITY -- The first Polar Plunge will take place Saturday to benefit the Special Olympics of Michigan.
More than 50 brave people in Lake City are preparing to jump into the icy water for the 2011 Law Enforcement torch Run (LETR) Polar Plunge.
The Lake City community is the first group to take the plunge to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan athletes.
Plungers collect donations for Special Olympics, sport fun costumes and then jump into the frigid winter water. Awards are handed out for the most creative costume and the best jump into the water.
The first plunge will take place Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Town Pump Saloon in Lake City.
More than a dozen other events will follow. A schedule is below:
February 12, 2011
Belleville - Belleville Moose Lodge
Fenton Fenton Moose Lodge
Stanton - Clifford Lake Inn
February 19, 2011
Cheboygan - Hoppies Bar & Grill
Detroit - Renaissance Center
Gaylord - Otsego Lake State Park
Grand Rapids - East Grand Rapids Middle School
Holland - Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
Clarklake - Clarklake Beach & Boat Club
Mt. Pleasant - Rose Ponds - CMU
Ann Arbor - U of M Golf Course
Sault Ste. Marie - Rotary Park
February 26, 2011
Mecosta/Osceola - East Bay General Store
Muskegon - Fricano's
Saginaw/Bay City - Transition Center and Haithco Recreation
Traverse City - Holiday Inn West Bay
Alpena - Burtons Last Resort
Battle Creek - Waterfront Restaurant
February 27, 2011
Lansing - Eagle Eye Golf Course
Pinckney - Zukey Lake Tavern
For more information on the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge or the Special Olympics Michigan CLICK HERE.
