The Young Professionals of Perry are hoping to start a new tradition this year that coincides with the annual Bike Ride to Rippey.
The YPOP Polar Plunge will take place the morning of BRR on February 7th. Co-chair Bob Wilson explains the concept.
“Right there in front of the Hotel Pattee we’re going to have a huge tank of water and people are going to jump in it, at 9am. The way this is going to work is we’re pairing up local celebrities and if they raise more money than their partner then they don’t have to get into the water. There is a set fee, if you want to opt out of is right away because you just don’t want to do it, you’re going to have to come up with $500 bucks for a “get out of jail free card” says Wilson.
Wilson says those who have been selected to participate in the inaugural event will be contacted this week and have up until the day of BRR to fundraise.
Money collected from the event will go to help several local causes.