Crime & Safety
Oak Brook Polar Plunge Raises $85,000 For Special Olympics
Police and residents raised over $85,000 to help Special Olympics Illinois.
OAK BROOK, IL — Police and residents didn't mind getting a little chilly in the waters at Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Club Saturday. After all, it was all for a good cause. The annual Oak Brook Polar Plunge raised more than $85,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
Plungers woke up early, donned sunglasses, and brought colorful donut-shaped inner tubes to show their enthusiasm and support. Scores of people crowded the Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Club to watch and participate.
Thank you to everyone who supported the 2018 Oak Brook Polar Plunge. We were able to raise over $85,000 at our event! pic.twitter.com/ApKrMzP4Wx
— Oak Brook Police (@OakBrookPolice) March 3, 2018
Oak Brook Police posted their thanks on social media to everyone who donated and came out to the Polar Plunge. If you weren't able to donate before the event, but still want to make a contribution, visit the Oak Brook Polar Plunge donation page.
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