Star Wars Stormtroopers Take Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

Michigan Troopers geared up in full “force” for the benefit of Special Olympics Michigan at the Livingston County Polar Plunge on January 25, 2020. Longtime Special Olympics supporter, Geannette Wittendorf tells the tale.

Geannette Wittendorf - Stormtroopers
At this year’s polar plunge for the Michigan chapter of Special Olympics was backed by the force! Keeping tradition by picking a costume theme, the Michigan Troopers decided on entering the realm of Star Wars. Every year, the Troopers attend the Livingston County Polar Plunge to show support for Special Olympians and their families. For the Troopers, it’s a tradition to show up to the Polar Plunge in themed costumes. Lt. Mike Sura explains that it’s all about having fun and raising “as much as they can” for the Michigan Special Olympics.
Inspired by the December 2019 release of The Rise of Skywalker, the Michigan Troopers chose a Star Wars theme this year. Yet again, they showed up as the best dressed Polar Plunge team for the fourth year in a row. Onlookers cheered the Michigan Stormtroopers on as they ran full speed ahead at the water!

This year, the group raised more than $1,500 in support of Special Olympics Michigan. It’s an annual tradition near and dear to the force. Every year, the team picks a theme and slips into matching costumes to add a bit of fun and humor to the event. In years previous, they’ve dressed as viking, green plastic Army men and characters from The Walking Dead.

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