It was a packed scene at Crawford Wharf in Kingston as citizens from across the city gathered for this year’s polar plunge. Individuals, groups of friends and co-workers banded together in more ways than one to make a big splash, according to organizer Brian McMillan.
“We work closely with the Special Olympics. The money we raise goes directly to the athletes so they can participate in sports.
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“I worked with Jeff Northrup who was killed in the line of duty in July of 2021, and he was a big Special Olympics supporter, his daughter is a Special Olympics competitor… so this is for his memory.”
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According to McMillan the organizers set a target of 40,000 which the community had no trouble achieving.
“The Kingston community has been amazing, they have come together to raise almost $60,000 and I am sure we will exceed $60,000 by the end of today”
The event will return next year for its 12th year in a row in Kingston and will hopefully continue to raise money and awareness.
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