BUCKHANNON — The 2023 Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics of West Virginia raised nearly $17,000 through its event in Upshur County Feb. 11.
Alisa Lively, a board of directors member with the SOWV, said that as of Monday, the event had collected $16,846 in funds with several more donations anticipated.
Peter D’Avanzo dressed as Cupid won the costume contest in the individual category, while a team of Upshur County Schools bus drivers — including Amy White, Scott Presto, Jennifer Ervin, Andrea Lantz and Amanda Wingfield — picked up the prize for best costume in the group category.
Two awards were given out for the most money raised, and those went to James Friel ($3,500) and Alisa Lively ($3,270 and counting).
You can read more about the Special Olympics of W.Va. and its mission and fundraising efforts here.
Below are more scenes from Saturday’s Polar Plunge:
