The annual "Polar Plunge" fundraiser for the Special Olympics took place today at Charlotte Beach. There were over 1500 plungers including an 83 year old former Rochester City Police Officer, and an equal number of spectators and volunteers.
The event raised around $250,000 for the Special Olympics. The event is the brainchild of Sal Gerbino, a former Gates Police Sergent and long time supporter of the Special Olympics. Sal started 12 years ago with 48 plungers raising about $1,000. Today the event has grown to enormous proportions and the participants came from all across the area and from all walks of life.
One thing was true this year, the "polar" was really evident. The wind was whipping, snow falling and lake Ontario had whitecaps and breakers. The cold temperatures did not dampen the enthusiasm. The participants had fun and did a good deed for a great cause.
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