An icy cold dash makes a charity splash.

[CoasterDave316]

More than 300 resilient souls ran into frigid Lake Michigan Saturday to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois during the 2005 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge in Lake Bluff off Sunrise Beach.

A six-year tradition, most wore costumes, many sporting the bald head, big glasses and bow tie made popular by Six Flags Great America mascot Mr. Six.

Read more at: <a href="http://www.dailyherald.com/mchenry/main_story.asp?intID=3841797" target="blank" class="news"> The Daily Herald</a>
Photos at: <a href="http://www.midwestcoastermadness.com" target="blank" class="news">Midwest Coaster Madness.com</a>

[coastermadness05]

It was a great turn out.
I was there getting coverage also. I have more photos on my site

http://www.midwestcoastermadness.com

Just go to the top story on the main page to view them.

[CoasterDave316]

Thanks for the pictures Nick im going to add that link in with the main news item.

Was anyone from this site besides nick there that did the plunge?

[coastermadness05]

No problem. Let me know if you need anything as the site goes on.. ill be glad to help!

[DejaVu The Ride]

Yes, I was at the plunge.

[SixFlagsChick]

I was there....doing stuff....

Good times. Great photo in the Chicago Tribune on Sunday if any of you saw it in the Metro section. GO CHECK IT OUT!

[sixflagsguy5]

I didn't think that it would be that big of a deal, and I thought that it would be way too cold. Next year I'll do it, if Six Flags sponsors it again.

[InsaneNewman]

You know, it is for a good cause... you really should consider doing it whether you'll get a free ticket for GAm or not... I know I would if I wasn't stuck in Champaign-Urbana.