February 18, 2010
Polar Plunge Fun in Full Swing with Five Plunges This Saturday!
This upcoming weekend is jam packed with Polar Plunge opportunities with five on Saturday Feb. 20 throughout the state in Gaylord, Mt. Pleasant, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor and Jackson! Click for Full Details.

Four More Successful Plunges
By Mallorie Stiger
On Feb. 13 Special Olympics Michigan completed an additional four of 19 Polar Plunges this winter. They were held in Traverse City at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Cheboygan at Hoppies Bar & Grill, Belleville at the Moose Lodge and Fenton at the Fenton Moose Lodge.

Plungers came out dressed to impress and they sure did impress the judges! In Traverse City Bob Drinkow walked away with the Golden Plunger Award for the best costume. Bobby Babcock and his team won the Golden Plunger Award in Cheboygan. MORE

One Special Olympics Michigan Athlete Takes Part in a Polar Plunge His Own Way
Jumping into freezing cold water may not sound like fun to most people, but to one Special Olympics Michigan athlete, it's all he wants to do.

Eugene Comstock, from Area 7, really wants to take part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge in Mt. Pleasant. Due to paralysis of Eugene's left side, he is unable to plunge in the event. But Eugene still found a way to be involved. "I go every year," Eugene said, referring to the Polar Plunge at Rose Ponds at Central Michigan University. Eugene volunteers at the event. Although he works inside, Eugene isn't able to stay completely dry. He said some of the soaking wet participants give him a big hug after their plunge. MORE

Winter Games Photos

Wertz Warriors present Special Olympics Michigan with a check for $285,000.	Wertz Warriors parade into Opening Ceremonies.	Wertz Warriors give athletes Snowmobile rides.
Warm smiles keep everyone going in frigid weather.	Volunteers, athletes and chaperones enjoy free massages.	Volunteers take time out and pose for Green Screen pictures with an athlete.
Volunteers enjoy Arts & Crafts with the athletes.	The MedFest team prepares to make sure Special Olympics athletes are healthy.	Sweet victory!
Speed Skaters race to the finish.	Special guests get athletes excited at Closing Ceremonies as they dance to YMCA.	Snowshoe winners celebrate their victory.
President & CEO Lois Arnold shows off her skills after being awarded a hoop from Hoopini Comfort Fitness Hoops.	People line up to get a memorable item from the souvenir sale.	Miss Southwest Michigan Whitney Munger and Miss Southwest Michigan Teen Brytanie Killebrew strike a pose.
Miss Southwest Michigan and Miss Southwest Michigan Teen have a little fun with the athletes.	Michelle Dunaway from 9&10 and NewsFox 32 News was the MC for Opening Ceremonies.	Medals are awarded to Cross Country winners.
High Five for a job well done.	Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Chairman Derek Baily was the MC for Closing Ceremonies.	Former Detroit Lion Tom Watkins signs autographs.
CMU Football Player Tommy Mama Signs Autographs.	Athletes take picture with U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City.	Athletes take part in the Rowing Challenge during Special Events.
Athletes take off in the Cross Country Competition in hopes of the Gold.	Athletes show off their skills in partner Figure Skating.	Athletes proudly accept their medals from former NFL player Thomas Watkins.
Athletes pose for a quick shot before the Snowboarding & Alpine Skiing competitions.	Athletes get an up close and personal look at the U.S. Coast Guard helicopter.	Athletes as they get a lift to Time Trials.
Athlete Tom Wrath lights the Torch at Opening Ceremonies.	Athlete pays tribute to Mark Fidrych with Green Screen photo.	Atheltes pose wearing green Wertz Warriors jackets.
Area 21 athletes take time out of their busy day to pose for a picture.	Area 8 athletes enjoy sledding during their down time.	And they're off! Snowshoe competitors race to the finish line.
An athlete hits the slopes as he approaches the finish line.	Winter Games Committee Member Ken Miedema was honored with the Hank Roehrich Memorial Award.

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