kc polar plunge 2014

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We offered up our skin to the cold waters of Longview Lake to raise money for the Special Olympics; of course, I say we, but really mean part of our team did. I was not so brave, and remained wrapped in a blanket. There does not seem to be much sense in running through the water in January, but it was for a good cause. Those from the team that did participate had a really good time, and I did too, taking photographs from the relative warmth of the waters edge.





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Location: Longview Lake, Missouri, USA

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