121219 LCJ Polar Coaster Challenge (CJ)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Volunteer riders wear tank tops, t-shirts and shorts while riding the X-Flight during the Polar Coaster Challenge at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The event was held to celebrate the start of the winter season. Before taking the challenge, the volunteer riders donated cold weather survival items to benefit PADS. (12/7/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Brad Martin, of Ottawa gets ready to ride the X-Flight in a tank top and shorts during the Polar Coaster Challenge at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The event was held to celebrate the start of the winter season. Volunteer riders donated cold weather survival items to benefit PADS before riding the X-Flight in t-shirts, tank tops and shorts. Martin rode the X-Flight seven times. (12/7/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Volunteer riders wear tank tops, t-shirts and shorts while riding the X-Flight during the Polar Coaster Challenge at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The event was held to celebrate the start of the winter season. Before taking the challenge, the volunteer riders donated cold weather survival items to benefit PADS. (12/7/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Kathy Jordan, of St. Charles and her daughter, Jennifer, get ready to ride the X-Flight while wearing tank tops and shorts during the Polar Coaster Challenge at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The event was held to celebrate the start of the winter season. Volunteer riders donated cold weather survival items to benefit PADS before riding the X-Flight in t-shirts, tank tops and shorts. The Jordans rode the X-Flight nine times straight. (12/7/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Kathy Jordan, of St. Charles and her daughter, Jennifer, ride the X-Flight in tank tops and shorts during the Polar Coaster Challenge at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The event was held to celebrate the start of the winter season. Volunteer riders donated cold weather survival items to benefit PADS before riding the X-Flight in t-shirts, tank tops and shorts. The Jordans rode the X-Flight nine times straight. (12/7/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Kathy Jordan, of St. Charles and her daughter, Jennifer, donate cold weather items to benefit PADS before riding the X-Flight in tank tops and shorts during the Polar Coaster Challenge at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The event was held to celebrate the start of the winter season. Volunteer riders donated cold weather survival items to benefit PADS before riding the X-Flight in t-shirts, tank tops and shorts. The Jordans rode the X-Flight nine times straight. (12/7/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Frank Ventrella, of Aurora and Pam Deleskiewicz, of Wood Dale and their kids enjoy making s'mores while getting warm at the S'mores Pit after participating as volunteer riders in the Polar Coaster Challenge at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The event was held to celebrate the start of the winter season. Volunteer riders donated cold weather survival items to benefit PADS before riding the X-Flight in t-shirts, tank tops and shorts. (12/7/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Brad Martin, of Ottawa and his daughter, Kelsie, 16, put warm clothes on over t-shirts and shorts as they take a break from riding the X-Flight several times during the Polar Coaster Challenge at Six Flags Great America. The event was held to celebrate the start of the winter season. Volunteer riders donated cold weather survival items to benefit PADS before riding the X-Flight in t-shirts, tank tops and shorts. (12/7/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Volunteer riders get ready to ride the X-Flight during the Polar Coaster Challenge at Six Flags Great America. The event was held to celebrate the start of the winter season. Volunteer riders donated cold weather survival items to benefit PADS before riding the X-Flight in t-shirts, tank tops and shorts. (12/7/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Volunteer riders get ready to ride the X-Flight in t-shirts, tank tops and shorts during the Polar Coaster Challenge at Six Flags Great America. The event was held to celebrate the start of the winter season. Volunteer riders donated cold weather survival items to benefit PADS. (12/7/19)