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More than 100 people were freezin’ for a reason on Thursday afternoon at North Park Collegiate in Brantford.

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As if the air temperature wasn’t already cold enough at –3 C that felt like –10 C with wind chill, the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Ontario saw participants plunge into a large metal bin filled with cold water, then emerge wet and shivering.

A large crowd that included many NPC students gathered around the bin to watch and cheer on participants, many of whom were members of County of Brant OPP, Brantford Police, and Six Nations Police services.

The annual event is the largest fundraiser supporting the Special Olympics Ontario Games that will be hosted in Brantford, Brant County, and Six Nations in July 2025. Proceeds help ensure athletes have the resources and opportunities to compete at their best.

“I think we had a fantastic turnout, over $36,000 raised, and we had a lot of plungers and great spectators,” said Brant OPP Const. Jonathan Bueckert.

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