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Holding his daughter Delaney’s hand makes Chris Bethel proud.
For the past 11 years, Bethel has held 17-year-old Delaney’s hand as the father-daughter duo takes their annual plunge into frigid waters to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.
“This is a unique fundraiser that allows us to support Special Olympics’ mission,” Bethel explains.
“You really develop great bonds. Throughout the Polar Plunge events the athletes come down, and it’s amazing because you get to see the personal side of the people that are involved. It’s a huge umbrella of individuals who have become family supporting each other, and that never ceases to amaze me.”
Here’s hoping the temperatures rising in the south will help the awful situations down in Texas. Feel so bad for everyone whose communities are simply not set up to handle these kinds of extreme nature shifts.
• Word broke last night that the Cubs are bringing back outfielder Cameron Maybin on a minor league deal. Maybin, who’ll play this season at 34, has been an almost exactly league average player in every respect the last six years. He’s hit .266/.339/.388, good for an exactly average 100 wRC+. He’s struck out just a bit less than average. He’s walked just a bit more than average. He’s run the bases just a bit better than average. He’s played outfield defense just a bit worse than average in center field, and just a bit better than average in the corner outfield spots. The guy has just been
By Katie Hoene
Feb 3, 2021 3:56 PM
The Party’s Polar Plunge Team may have taken the icy dip for Special Olympics Illinois Region I, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t support your favorite Party Plunger, there’s still time!
Donate through March 27th to either Carman, Rick, Keagan, Matt, Jennifer, or Katie by heading to 1043theparty.com. Know 100% of your donation is directly donated to the more than 23,000 athletes who participate in Special Olympics Illinois!
We know it’s been a difficult year, so whatever you’re able and willing to give is deeply appreciated.
Extending our sincerest thanks from your Party Polar Plunge Team and our presenting sponsors: Body Builders Collision and Glass, Olney Central College, Washington Savings Bank, Alleycat Electronics and Consolidated Communications.