Community members take the plunge for Special Olympics The Observer Staff 4 years ago Photos by Robert Noles / Opelika Observer Lee County community members plunged into the cold waters of Samford Pool in Auburn and raised over $13,000 for Lee County Special Olympics on Saturday. Photos by Robert Noles / Opelika ObserverLee County community members plunged into the cold waters of Samford Pool in Auburn and raised over $13,000 for Lee County Special Olympics on Saturday.