VIRGINIA BEACH — A plunge into the chilly Atlantic Ocean was well worth it for more than 3,500 people who raised money for Special Olympics Virginia.
The Polar Plunge in Virginia Beach on Saturday raised $1.12 million, the most in the event's 20-year history.
Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey tells WAVY-TV it's the second consecutive year the event raised more than $1 million.
Special Olympics Virginia board member Roger Giesinger of Chesapeake took home the individual fundraising prize for the seventh year in a row, with more than $21,000 raised.
The proceeds help provide year-round support to more than 10,000 Special Olympics athletes and 20,000 volunteers across the state.
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