As the snow came down and temperatures took a dip across the state, the annual Polar Plunge and 5K race kicked off on Sunday
The walk and run started first thing in the morning with dozens of families braving the cold to get a little exercise in for a good cause.Dozens of families braved the frigid waters for the cause dressed in fun outfits.
All of the proceeds from the event go to Special Olympics Colorado, whose mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. In a strategic plan laid out by Special Olympics Colorado last year, the nonprofit laid out some key priorities for the next five years including working to improve the health of athletes, engage families, offer quality sports and programming, increase diversity and equity within the organization and work on volunteer education and engagement among other things.
Organizers of the polar plunge told Denver7 this is about so much more than the sports, it's also about building up every aspect of these athletes' lives.
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