Polar Plunge, Special Olympics

‘We all have something to give’: Polar Plunge supports Special Olympics Oregon
More than 100 people dove into the frigid, 38-degree waters of the Willamette Saturday morning in support of Special Olympics Oregon. Participants and spectators touted the annual Eugene Polar Plunge as a joyful,
Watch crowds line the shores for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge & Run in Kure Beach
A large crowd took to the waves around 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge & Run in Kure Beach.
Special Olympics Polar Plunge returns for another year
With an $80,000 goal this year, the Wisconsin Rapids Polar Plunge hit the halfway mark just a little after registration got underway Saturday morning. While raising $40,000 is still quite a lot of money to raise for one polar plunge, one man is known for chipping in more than his own fair share over the years.
Amarillo police and Special Olympics Texas rally for support in annual Polar Plunge
Braving temperatures in the low 30s, members of the Amarillo Police Department and community members partnered with Special Olympics Texas on Saturday morning at the Amarillo Town Club to raise funds and support for local athletes during an annual Polar Plunge event.
4,151 Brrrrave Souls Make a Splash, Raising $1.7 Million for Special Olympics VA Polar Plunge
The colony flocked to Virginia Beach this weekend for the 2025 Polar Plunge and boy did they make waves! A record-breaking 4,151 plungers, runners and cool schoolers raised an incredible $1.7 million (and counting!
WATCH VIDEO | Plunge participants brave elements for Special Olympics
Frigid temperatures and Canoe Creek Lake frozen over with eight inches of ice couldn't stop hundreds of participants from jumping into the frosty waters Saturday for the 11th annual Special Olympics of Pennsylvania's annual Polar Plunge.
Hundreds take part in Grand Rapids Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics
Kayla Kubik, SOMI events/development and LETR coordinator, said over 275 participants registered to brave the “Plungester” tank at the ballpark this year.
Special Olympics Nebraska hosts annual polar plunge fundraiser
Organizers said about 1,100 pledges registered which was double what it was two years ago.
Freezin’ for a reason: plungers dive into frigid water to support the Special Olympics
Hundreds of supporters dove into the Gifford Pinchot Park Saturday as part of the Special Olympics Pennsylvania annual Polar Plunge.
Special Olympics Ohio's Outdoor Winter Games draws crowd at Snow Trails
Special Olympics Ohio Monday brought its Outdoor Winter Games back to the Buckeye state for the first time since 2020. The ...
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Record-setting crowd 'plunges' into Atlantic Ocean for Special Olympics Delaware
A record-setting number of "Polar Bears" braved the 37-degree water and biting wind to raise over $1 million for Special ...
DeWine supports bid to bring 2030 Special Olympics USA Games to Cleveland
Gov. Mike DeWine joined leaders with the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and Special Olympics Ohio on Thursday for a ...
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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 ...