Quincy Plungers Raise Over $44,000 for Illinois Special Olympics

Special Olympics Illinois West Central/Area 11 was the big winner as a result of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge Saturday, February 28.

Some 231 hardy souls (including KICK-FM's Michael Rose) braved the waters of Moorman Lake in Quincy and helped raise over $44,051 for Special Olympics.

Among the teams and individuals recognized at the plunge:

Team with the Most Plungers: Liberty Eagles

Youngest Plunger: Sydney Young (age 11)

Best Costumes: Mighty Plungers, Hancock County Polar Cops, Liberty Eagles

Most Money Raised/Individual: Kathy Schliser-$1,420

Most Money Raised/Team: Adams Trading Post-$14,983.50

Donations can still be made by going to www.plungeillinois.com and clicking on the Support a Plunger button.

Local sponsors for the Quincy Polar Plunge were DOT, Quincy Park District, Townsquare Media, Quincy Herald-Whig, Krazy Cakes, Starbucks, Pepsi, Comcast SportsNet and Skinny Pop.