Logan County Polar Plunge support for Special Olympics results and awards

[March 23, 2016]  LINCOLN - Saturday's 160 Polar Plunger's into the 45 degree Lincoln Lakes waters earned a grand total of $33,317.10 to host Special Olympics events.

Individuals brought in $10,0000.
Teams of 4 or less brought in $2,695
Teams of 5-15 members: $5,741.50
Teams of 15 and over: $14,880.16

In special awards:

Cool School Challenge:
Hartem FFA Plungers was the winner at $1055.
Chester-East Lincoln brought in $405

In the teams with less than five participants the top three winners:

1. Team Carroll - $1,255
2. Monsanto = $520
3. Logan County Deputy Sheriff's Department - $400

Most money raised by a team with five to 15:

1. Lincoln Gone Crazy - $3,341.50
2. Sammy's Lucky Charm - $820
3. Sparks 2.0 $525

Most money raise by a team with over 15:

1. Lynx Won't Synk - $6642.60
2. Team Lexie - $5836
3. United Riders - $2,402

Team who recruited the most plungers:

1. Lynx Won't Synk - 45
2. Team Lexie - 32
3. United Riders - 17

Most money raised by an individual:

1. Julie Brandford - $6080
2. Emily Winkler - $1326
3. Karen Coats - $1,000

Individual costume:

1. Jelly Bean - “LORA FANNING”
2. KATY PERRY
3. BATMAN

Best costume team:

1. Smurfs
2. Red Shirts
3. Kromes

Spirit award:

1. United Riders

Honorary Plunger Award

1. Logan County Deputy Sheriff's Department

[Joanie Keyes, Illinois Special Olympics, Area 10]