This week Ohio University will hold the first Polar Bear Plunge: Freezin’ For a Reason 2008 to benefit the Ohio Special Olympics. The Ohio University Police, Phi Kappa Theta fraternity, Delta Zeta sorority and the women’s soccer team are competing to raise the most money. Participants enlist supporters to pledge money and then agree to jump into the icy waters of Lake Erie. Costumes are encouraged.

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