Polar Plunge in Breezy Point raises $46,524 for Special Olympics Minnesota
Nearly 190 people plunge into Pelican Lake at Breezy Point Resort on March 4
Pequot Lakes teacher Erin Linehan takes the plunge into Pelican Lake on Saturday, March 4, 2023, as part of the Patriot Bobbers, who participated in the annual Polar Plunge on behalf of their Unified Patriots Special Olympics Team.
BREEZY POINT — With the temperature approaching 30 degrees at noon Saturday, March 4, nearly 190 people — many dressed in costumes — plunged into Pelican Lake at Breezy Point Resort in an annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota.
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They raised $46,524, according to the Brainerd Polar Plunge website.
Breezy Point Police Sgt. Joe Garcia was the first to jump into Pelican Lake on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in the Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota.
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Many Polar Plungers dressed in costume Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the annual event on Pelican Lake at Breezy Point Resort.
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In its 17-year history, the Brainerd plunge has raised over $1,285,729, the website says.
Pequot Lakes teacher Dave Christensen plunges with the Patriot Bobbers on behalf of their Unified Patriots Special Olympics Team on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Breezy Point Resort.
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Sarah Johnson, a Pequot Lakes teacher, takes the plunge into Pelican Lake on Saturday, March 4, 2023, with the Patriot Bobbers on behalf of their Unified Patriots Special Olympics Team.
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