My name is Jimi Lakey and I have participated in the Polar Plunge for 16 years in the individual and team plunge division. In January 2021, I will again be attempting to raise enough money to participate in my second Super Plunge division where I will be plunging into the frozen Longview Lake every hour on the hour for 24 hours. 

I currently work in sub-zero temperatures at Coldpoint Logistics, a cold storage warehouse owned by Northpoint Development for 3 years.  This job has definitely conditioned my tolerance to the cold for this event. I have also organized a large group of my coworkers to participate on the folllowing day for the team plunge which I will also again be joining them for. This will be the 3rd year for the Coldpoint Sub-zero's. 

I want to do this to support the year round sports of the Special Olympics. Inclusion in sports is so important to me, and I am passioate about the program here in Kansas City. The money I raise supports local athletes.

Thank you for supporting the best reasons for freezin'- Special Olympics athletes.