Local Special Olympians are benefiting from a recent fundraiser over the weekend in Downtown Big Rapids.

Pat Rosales, Director of Area 5 Special Olympics says the Polar Plunge event on Saturday raised over $21,000, which is $1,000 over their goal.

This year, nearly 100 participants got to jump into a mobile pool trailer called “The Plungster”.

The money raised on Saturday will go to local Special Olympic athletes for equipment and events held throughout the year.