Polar bears hit Waukegan Harbor New Year's Day :: ZB Guide

The air temperature ranging from 10 to 17 degrees of New Years Day was just the kind of weather polar bears relish. But the nippy 36 degree water might be a little warm for the furry creatures whose thick coat provides wonderful insulation.

The 410 polar bears that took a dunk in Lake Michigan at the Waukegan Harbor for the 14^th annual Polar Bear Plunge didn?t have that much insulation, so it was a bit chillier for them and they didn?t linger long. They ran through icy slush on shore about 40 yards to reach the wet-suited divers from the Waukegan Fire Department to give them a high five before heading back to the warming tent to get into dry, comfy clothes. But they did it for a good cause.

The $10 pre-registration, or $15 at-the-door-fees support scholarships for individuals with disabilities in Special Recreation events of both team and individual sports, such as basketball, softball, bocce ball, track and field events and bowling. Some participants go on to compete in Special Olympics. The funds support registration fees, uniforms, travel, hotel and food expenses as well as a wide range of programs throughout the year in both summer camps and ?no school? day camps.

The Waukegan Park District together with Zion, Lindenhurst and Round Lake, forms the Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County and offers year-round recreational and sporting choices for special-needs people. Waukegan also actively participates in the Illinois Therapeutic Recreation Section/Professional Service Division of the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association.

Final monetary totals are yet to be tallied because various outside supporters have conducted their own fundraisers. Special thanks goes to these establishments: Sure Vision, G MediaWraps.com, Green Town Tavern, TR?s Front Row Tavern, G Cue Catering, Waukegan Main Street, Fist, Inc., J Mucks, Up North Pub, all of Waukegan and AAA Tentmasters of Gurnee. Also American Outfitters was a tremendous help for providing discounted prices for the 500 T-shirts given to participants.

Source: http://www.zbguide.com/2013/01/03/polar-bears-hit-waukegan-harbor-new-years-day/

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