Special Olympics BC-Trail takes the plunge

Special Olympics BC-Trail volunteer Chris Kuchar and athlete Jake Miller welcomed the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, Trail RCMP and about 20 other residents who participated in the annual fundraiser, water-balloon fight, and Polar Plunge into the Columbia River on Saturday at Gyro Park. The Kiwanis Trail also donated $500 to the SOBC-Trail event. Photos: Jim BaileySpecial Olympics BC-Trail volunteer Chris Kuchar and athlete Jake Miller welcomed the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, Trail RCMP and about 20 other residents who participated in the annual fundraiser, water-balloon fight, and Polar Plunge into the Columbia River on Saturday at Gyro Park. The Kiwanis Trail also donated $500 to the SOBC-Trail event. Photos: Jim Bailey
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Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich goes for a swim in support of Special Olympics BC-Trail on Saturday.Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich goes for a swim in support of Special Olympics BC-Trail on Saturday.
Residents joined in to support the event, while most were quick to exit, others stayed in and enjoyed the swim, staying in the freezing water for five minutes or more.Residents joined in to support the event, while most were quick to exit, others stayed in and enjoyed the swim, staying in the freezing water for five minutes or more.
About 20 bold residents actually jumped in the Columbia River for Special Olympics BC’s Polar Plunge on Saturday.About 20 bold residents actually jumped in the Columbia River for Special Olympics BC’s Polar Plunge on Saturday.
The Trail Kiwanis donated $500 to the Special Olympic BC-Trail Polar Plunge on Saturday at Gyro Park.The Trail Kiwanis donated $500 to the Special Olympic BC-Trail Polar Plunge on Saturday at Gyro Park.
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Jake throws a balloonJake throws a balloon

Special Olympics BC-Trail volunteer Chris Kuchar and athlete Jake Miller welcomed the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, Trail RCMP and about 20 other residents who participated in the annual fundraiser, water-balloon fight, and Polar Plunge into the Columbia River on Saturday at Gyro Park.

The Kiwanis Trail also donated $500 to the SOBC-Trail event.

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