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Public invited to take plunge for Special Olympics
“People brave the icy cold water to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics,” said Jen Kelso, vice president of program services and chief operating officer for Special Olympics Indiana. “They will polar plunge, just a polar bear, into the cold pool.”
$70K raised for the Special Olympics at annual Polar Plunge
The Special Olympics New York hosted a Polar Plunge and competition at North Hempstead Beach Park Saturday. More than 100 fund-raising participants raised
Freezin' for a Reason | 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois
Polar Plunge is their most invigorating fundraiser of the year where individuals who pledge to plunge jump in icy cold waters to benefit Special Olympics athletes.
‘We all have something to give’: Polar Plunge supports Special Olympics Oregon
The Eugene Polar Plunge is an annual event that raises money for Special Olympics Oregon. Special Olympics Oregon provides opportunities for athletes to compete at local, regional and statewide levels. The fundraiser supports over 5,000 athletes in Special Olympics across Oregon.
Polar Plunge participants dive into icy waters to raise money for Special Olympics Missouri
The Polar Plunge in Cape County Park North saw 165 participants braving icy waters to raise $64,000 for Special Olympics athletes.
Mahomet Polar Plunge draws closer, over $59k raised for Special Olympics
In support of Special Olympic Illinois athletes, some in the Mahomet community will take an icy plunge this weekend. The Mahomet Polar Plunge will be held Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Lake of the Woods.
Rochester Polar Plunge raises nearly $280K for Special Olympics Minnesota
We’re looking back at an event that made a splash this past weekend. The annual Rochester Polar Plunge saw more than 900 people take the icy leap.
Photo gallery: Special Olympics Missouri Polar Plunge 2025
More than 160 participants braved the icy waters at Cape County Park for the 2025 Polar Plunge, diving into the freezing lake on Saturday, February 8, to support local Special Olympic athletes.
Emporia, Manhattan prepare to take the plunge for Special Olympics
The Special Olympics Polar Plunge is coming to a community near you. Ashley Pippin with Special Olympics Kansas and athlete Megan Howell visited Eye on NE Kansas to share why the event is so important.
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Ohio could be the next host of the Special Olympics USA Games
Leaders and athletes from Special Olympics Ohio were also on hand for today’s ceremony. The organization provides ...
Wyckoff Y adds swimming to its Special Olympics teams roster
The Wyckoff YMCA has been offering special needs programming for children, teens and adults for more than 30 years.
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New Jersey is ready to freeze for Special Olympics NJ
More than 8,000 people got freezin' for a reason on Saturday, Feb. 24 for the annual Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge, which ...
Special Olympics Pennsylvania celebrating 46th annual Winter Games at Seven Springs
More than 300 SOPA athletes, coaches and volunteers will gather at Seven Springs to participate in Alpine skiing, ...
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Wakulla County supports neighbors with disabilities through Special Olympics Florida
Wakulla County is coming together to support neighbors with disabilities through the Special Olympics, providing a sense of inclusion and empowerment for students.
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Special Olympics club brings together athletes with Unified Basketball event
University of South Carolina's Special Olympics Club fosters togetherness, sense of community with "Unified Basketball." ...
Special Olympics hosts annual bowling event
Wednesday marked the third day of an exciting event for Special Olympics athletes. The annual bowling event at Spare Time took place, organized by Lawrence County Special Olympics. Michelle Aldridge, ...