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Polar Plunge
Most of us have heard about or seen the Polar Plunges as they are covered in the news. They are to raise funds for the Special Olympics and are often sponsored by local law enforcement. Our Buffalo Police Department, Sheriff's Department and Fire Department are partaking in this fun, frigid event for the first time here in Buffalo on Buffalo Lake!
Evidently being a plunger is a popular sport as there are already 120 plungers signed up and almost $7,000 already raised. One great thing, if you get a school group together and form a jump team, the group (sports team, debate team, music group etc....) gets 35% of the proceeds kicked back to their group.
We understand that with the weather forecast for this weekend being in the 50's that there may no longer be ice on Buffalo Lake, but no worries, you run in from shore. There will be heated changing tents available and you don't have to go over your head! Two pluses to me! You just need a towel, old shoes or water shoes, dry shoes and clothing for after the jump, and a good old Minnesota hearty soul! Oh yes - an a minimum of $75 in pledges! Our goal is to have some food trucks available and grow this event into something fun for Buffalo to celebrate winter in upcoming years!
If you don't want to jump, mark your calendar and bring the family out to be a part of the event!
Simply go to www.plungemn.org for more information or to sign up! You will see the Buffalo location as an event location.
Date and Time
Saturday Mar 11, 2017
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST
Saturday, March 11, 11-2 pm
Location
Sturges Park, Buffalo Lake, Buffalo
Fees/Admission
Minimum $75 in pledges