About 14 teams, and 252 people took the plunge into the frigid waters of Lake Contrary Saturday to benefit Special Olympics.
Officials with Special Olympics of Missouri say they raised more than $56,000. The money pays for facilities, equipment, uniforms, and transportation to Special Olympics events.
The top individual fundraising award went to Mary Oyler who raised $8,122. That total nearly topped the #1 team fundraiser, Abby’s Too Cool Krew, which raised more $8,679.
Fundraising Awards
Top Individual 1st Place: Mary Oyler, $8,122
Top Individual 2nd Place: Wesley Miller, $1,500
Top Individual 3rd Place: Ron Holt, $1,295
Top Team 1st Place: Abby’s Too Cool Krewe, $8,679
Top Team 2nd Place: NWMSU-Sigma Kappa Doves, $2,910
Top Team 3rd Place: Plumbers, $1,900
Find more information at the Special Olympics Web site here.