On February 23rd, several brave souls braved the 38 degree waters of the Columbia River at Walla Walla Park in Wenatchee. They were there, raising funds for the upcoming Special Olympics. The event was MC'ed by Mike & Dani Utley. some of you recognize Mike. He was a professional football player for the Detroit Lions. He received a permanent spinal cord injury during play and is in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He and his wife are active in fund raisers, in our valley, usually those associated with handicapped persons. He is the primary organizer of the Dam to Dam bicycle ride fund raiser that Susie has ridden in the last 3 years (100 miles). Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal is seen in the video as he has participated for the last seven years in the event. I did not get the amount raised but it generally averages about $4000.00 each year.