The first-ever Thompson Polar Plunge took place last Saturday at the Paint Lake Marina and was an incredible success!

That’s according to Marlene Enberg, Special Olympics Thompson’s co-ordinator.

Despite the chilly morning, 35 brave participants took the plunge, and over $10,000 was raised for Special Olympics Manitoba.

Enberg thanked Thompson Fire & Emergency Services and RCMP for being the safety people at the event.

On Friday, Special Olympics Manitoba also hosted an “ in-school program” in the TRCC gym with  35 high school  students participating in basketball, soccer, and bocce (baw-chee) ball.

Cory Beardy and Fate Frank were awarded the Special Olympics athletes of the year awards for 2024 at this event.