March 23, 2011
Warrenville, Ill.—Durham School Services, a leading provider of student transportation in North America, recently donated bus services to Special Olympics Illinois’ annual Polar Plunge event in Lake Bluff.
Durham donated seven buses and had nine employee volunteers to help out at the event, which took place on March 5. The buses were used to transport polar plungers approximately three miles from the registration tent to the lake and back. The event raises funds for Special Olympics Illinois; participants seek donations prior to the event, then plunge into the icy waters on the day of the event. Special Olympics has polar plunges throughout the state; the Lake Bluff event raised $85,512.
“[Durham] not only saved us a lot of money but made the day incredibly pleasant for the plungers – even when temperature was the coldest we have ever had,” said Sandy Hutchins, area director for Special Olympics Illinois.
“This is a great way for us to be a part of the community we serve,” said Durham’s Lake Villa, Ill. general manager Kim Frost. “We are proud to be a part of such a great cause and help raise money for a wonderful organization.”
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