Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 City Raises Over $30,000 to Support Special Olympics Everett community jumped into the frigid pool to raise funds for Special Olympics Massachusetts Special to The Advocate The Polar Plunge is a T he Everett Police Department, in collaboration with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and the City of Everett, hosted the third annual Polar Plunge event on Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Everett Recreation Center, and raised $30,100 to help support Special Olympics Massachusetts. fund-raising initiative put forth by the Special Olympics Massachusetts where participants brave the cold and take the plunge into a frigid pool to support more than 14,000 athletes of all abilities in sports training and competitions that the organization offers yearround. The event was a collaborative effort between the Everett Police Department, Law Enforcement Torch Run, and the City of Everett. Event organizer and Everett Police Lieutenant Lawrence Jedrey, while speaking to attendees, announced that participants raised $30,100 – a new record amount for this event – to benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts and the work that they do. “This support for the Special Olympics is important because it helps individuals who serve as an inspiration to all of us that no matter the obstacles we face, we all are capable of living healthier lives, creating a sense of inclusion in our community, and achieving our goals,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “Today's event is yet another way in which the members of the Everett Police Department affirm their commitment to our community by finding ways to give back. I’d like to thank everyone for all their efforts to support this great cause.” This year's plungers included Everett residents, Everett police and fire personnel, members of local organizations, along with recruits from the Lynnfield police academy and neighboring police departments. Everett Police lieutenant and event organizer Larry Jedrey alongside a representative from Special Olympics Mass. and Police Chief Paul Strong holding a check to Special Olympics Mass. School Committee Vice Chairperson Samantha Hurley alongside her husband, Everett firefighter Will Hurley, and their daughter. Everett Fire Chief Joseph Hickey alongside members of the fire dept. showed support for the Polar Plunge event. Everett Police Lt. Larry Jedrey and Chief Paul Strong jumping into the frigid water. The Gurriero and Imbornone families were ready to take the polar plunge. Participants dressed up in costumes and took the polar plunge outside of the Everett Recreation Center. Recruits from the Lynnfield Police Academy participated in the event. Recruits from the Lynnfield Police Academy honored Malden Police Lt. Scott Carroll.
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