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Sierra Conservation Center takes plunge

Sierra Conservation Center warden runs into the lake for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics.
Sierra Conservation Center acting Warden J. Prudhel leads the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics.

Sierra Conservation Center staff volunteered to take the plunge for Special Olympics. In all, 20 volunteers turned out to support their teammates, raising $4,100.

The Sierra Conservation Center team ranked second for fundraising and had the largest turnout of volunteers at the event.

The CDCR team joined 15 other law enforcement agencies and business leaders for the 2024 Tuolumne County Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics of Northern California.

The Feb. 24 plunge into Tulloch Lake generated over $36,000 in donations for the non-profit organization and their athletes.

Story and video submitted by Lt. R. Jauregui

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Polar Plunge activities

Visit Polar Plunge – Special Olympics Northern California to join a plunge event in your area.

Sierra Conservation Center Polar Plunge team in photos

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