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Holding his daughter Delaney’s hand makes Chris Bethel proud.
For the past 11 years, Bethel has held 17-year-old Delaney’s hand as the father-daughter duo takes their annual plunge into frigid waters to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.
“This is a unique fundraiser that allows us to support Special Olympics’ mission,” Bethel explains.
“You really develop great bonds. Throughout the Polar Plunge events the athletes come down, and it’s amazing because you get to see the personal side of the people that are involved. It’s a huge umbrella of individuals who have become family supporting each other, and that never ceases to amaze me.”