Stertil-Koni Faces Polar Vortex Head-on at Event Benefitting Special Olympics of Maryland

Employees of heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni, as well as their friends and families, gathered together on February 3rd  to brave some of the season’s lowest temperatures – all to jump into the icy Chesapeake Bay at Sandy Point State Park in Maryland.

Why? Here in Maryland, the group gathered for an annual tradition, appropriately called the Polar Plunge.  The mission was to raise funds supporting Maryland’s Special Olympics’ athletes and leadership programs throughout the state.

As with each year, bragging rights were up for grabs for those who plunge the fastest and venture the farthest into the frigid Bay waters.  It also provides a perfect opportunity to goad non-plungers to participate next year.

Following Hymers’ into the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay from Stertil-Koni were Jean DellAmore, Tim Kerr, Kellie Hibble, Emmaleigh Gibbs, Jacqueline Cullison, Amelia Andres, Juliann Thomas, Rich Weinreich, Tammy Michell, Christine Coulson, Mike Nichols and Gregory Watkins.  Hymers called the dip “refreshing, invigorating and inspiring.”  It certainly was!