The Polar Plunge

"Freezin' for a Reason." That's the motto behind the Polar Plunge, a statewide winter fundraising effort in which individuals and teams take a plunge into icy cold water to raise money for Louisiana's Special Olympics athletes. Individuals from all walks of life commit to raise $50 or more, then take a chilly dip into dark, cold, murky water. If you're a polar bear, you can take your place among them, donate to a plunger, or just come out to watch the fun and enjoy musical entertainment, food, costumes, ice sculptures, and various other things. In our area, the main event takes place at Cabela's Outfitters' Gonzales location (plenty of cold water there). Check-in from 8:30 am, plunge at 10 am. laso.org/polarplunge to sign up and for more information.