Taking the Plunge for a Good Cause

The Polar Plunge is an annual fundraiser organized by the Special Olympics. Students and teachers from various schools in PA jumped into a freezing cold pool set up right outside of Acrisure Stadium. In order to participate in the plunge, students and their teams collected donations from friends, family, and the public. This year, with a grand total of $38,558, Fox Chapel raised the most money compared

By Megan Mullhern

to any other school district in Pennsylvania! ROLL FOXES! The students in Best Buddies had a lot of fun this year participating in the Polar Plunge, and I hope Fox Chapel Unified continues to raise more and more money for this inspiring cause. Fox Tales spoke with some of the participants to hear what they had to say about the Polar Plunge. Check it out!

Sydney Shutzman (president of Best Buddies): Polar Plunge this year was a blast! I had a great time dressing up as different superheroes with many of the other students, and I loved plunging with my friends!

Claire Auffenberg: "I did the Polar Plunge this year because it is such a great experience and a fun way to raise money!"

Colin Lazzara: The polar plunge this year was a great time. We had way more people come compared to last year and we also got Dorseyville Middle School students to come along as well. It’s always so enjoyable to make the trip to the stadium and interact with all the different schools who are also jumping along for a great cause.

The Polar Plunge is an annual event in which participants jump into a body of water despite frigid temperatures to raise money for the Special Olympics organization.

Ms. Welty: This was my first year participating in the Polar Plunge and it was such a "cool" experience! I was amazed at the amount of support and comradery among the students, staff and families all to benefit the Special Olympics. Not to mention how cold the water was!!!!

Nicky Cusano: I did the Polar Plunge because the Best Buddies organization that I am involved with was doing it. I also did it to spread awareness of special needs and support inclusion in our school.

Charlie Larsen: I did Polar Plunge because it was a fun way to support my peers, and raise money!