Greene Countians support Special Olympians at Polar Plunge 2015

After giving an interview for a story on Special Olympians in Greene County for the paper, Linda Bedwell, on left, challenged GCDW Staff Writer Grant Karazsia, right, to take the Polar Plunge this year. He accepted and successfully completed the challenge Saturday morning. (Courtesy of Grant Karazsia, GCDW)

Greene County Wild Ones team members pose before taking the Polar Plunge Saturday morning. (Courtesy of Julie Johnson)

Supporters of Special Olympians preparing to take the icy plunge on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (By Grant Karazsia, GCDW)

Wyatt Stone, left, supporting Special Olympians at this year's Polar Plunge in Terre Haute. (By Grant Karazsia, GCDW)

Linda Bedwell of Linton supporting Special Olympians at this year's Polar Plunge. (By Grant Karazsia, GCDW)

One by one, supporters of Special Olympics plunged into cold water, all for a good cause. (Courtesy of Grant Karazsia, GCDW)

In support of Special Olympians in Greene County, Staff Writer Grant Karazsia of the Greene County Daily World took the Polar Plunge at Indiana State University in Terre Haute on Saturday morning. (Courtesy of Grant Karazsia, GCDW)

Before: In support of Special Olympians, the Greene County Wild Ones team, dressed this year as cheerleaders, pose before taking the Polar Plunge Saturday morning. (Courtesy of Julie Johnson)

After: The Greene County Wild Ones were still smiling after taking the Polar Plunge Saturday morning. (Courtesy of Julie Johnson)

A crowd gathers to watch the brave plungers. (By Grant Karazsia, GCDW)

The first person to take the Polar Plunge 2015. (By Grant Karazsia, GCDW)

One by one, supporters took the Polar Plunge on Saturday morning. (By Grant Karazsia, GCDW)