After months of planning and preparation, the Phi Deuterons of the University of Kentucky successfully hosted the annual Polar Plunge for the first time on a college campus in the state of Kentucky on Saturday, November 12. After raising over $3,000 and participating in the event last year, the Phi Sigs came up with the idea to host the event themselves. This year, the event attracted 65 participants and raised over $4,000, with money still coming in.

The Polar Plunge consists of participants, some whom dress in costumes, jumping into ice-cold water to raise money for Special Olympics. The event was put together by the Phi Deut’s Philanthropy Chair, Seth Fortenbery, and Special Olympics Coordinator, Dylan Murphy.

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The Phi Deuteron Chapter showing their Most Outstanding Chapter award banner at the Polar Plunge.
 

Participants taking the plunge into the freezing water to raise money for Special Olympics.