In its first year the Polar Plunge encouraged 45 people to jump into the 45-degree waters of Lake Norman. But as many of their T-shirts announced, they were certainly “Freezin’ for a Reason.” The event, held at Beatties Ford Park off of Unity Church Road in Denver, raised $9,079 for Special Olympics.

How the teams fared
HT Bulldogs on a Mission, Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School    $2,064.27
The Mustang Project, East Lincoln High School    $1,980.31
Black and Silver, Lincoln County State Highway Patrol    $1,573.48
AcuCare Clinic    $1,103.85
Lincoln County Sherriff’s Office    $1,089.23
Gearheads, Rouse Racing    $375
Just DJ-DJ Gates    $250
Lincolnton Fire Department     $200
Diversity Bucs, Charlotte Country Day School     $100
Lincoln Charter School    $100
Joey Mathis    $50

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