Halton Police held its inaugural polar plunge occasion in assist of Particular Olympics Ontario Wednesday afternoon.
Over 60 individuals – some donning costumes – took turns freezing for the trigger, together with all three deputy chiefs and Halton tactical paramedics.
Members jumped into a big out of doors cold-water tank arrange within the parking zone at Halton Regional Police headquarters in Oakville.
The occasion surpassed its aim of elevating $10,000, with over $13,000 contributed by the beginning of the plunge and nonetheless rising.
The funds raised will profit Particular Olympics Ontario, which delivers programming and occasions to over 23,000 athletes with mental disabilities throughout the province.
