Special Olympics Chicago’s Annual Polar Plunge brought thousands out of hibernation this season for a special reason.
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Icy hands, icy feet, icy pools, yards and heaps: ComEd employees, family and friends are freezin’ and Special Olympics Chicago is the reason. Read what has inspired ComEd employee Arturo Chavez, substation supervisor, to plunge into Lake Michigan for eleven years in a row.
The reasons for supporting causes are varied but always personal for these ComEd employees.
“I remember what I’m doing it for and the people I’m helping.”
The ComEd team was the leading fundraiser for this year’s Polar Plunge, raising more than $336,000 in donations for Chicago Special Olympics.
Over 670 ComEd employees took the plunge, breaking event records as the largest team in Polar Plunge History.
From jumping in Lake Michigan for the annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Chicago, ComEd employees stay busy all year long.
Relive the fun by watching the ComEd Coolers take the plunge.
“The Polar Plunge helps bring awareness to those with special needs and encourages others to support the cause."
Joe Svachula ran across the sand at North Avenue Beach the first Sunday in March and jumped into the 36-degree waters of Lake Michigan.