Officer to Jump Into Freezing Lake 24 Times Friday
Officer Julie Genualdi will run into Lake Michigan once an hour for 24 hours, starting at 1 p.m. Friday, to raise funds for Special Olympics. Cmdr. Vincenzo Genualdi of the Niles Police is her 'Super Plunge' support person. You can donate to the cause.
Imagine running around in a bathing suit in this weather. Now imagine running into the icy waters of Lake Michigan in that bathing suit. Yikes! Now imagine doing that once an hour, through the frigid darkness of the night, for 24 hours. That's what Officer Julie Genualdi of the Park Ridge Police Department will be doing starting at 1 p.m. Friday. Commander Vincenzo Genualdi of the Niles Police Department will be her support person. She's raising money for Special Olympics Illinois. Anyone may donate on her page by clicking here. Patch. com asked Officer Julie Genualdi a few questions. Patch: Are you really sure you want to do this? Officer Julie Genualdi: 2013 marks the 8th year for this chilly endeavor (SUPER Plunge)! The Polar Plunge…
