Editorial Standards ⓘ Jennifer Franciotti News Anchor, Reporter SANDY POINT STATE PARK, Md. — Special Olympics Maryland athletes explain why they appreciate the Polar Bear Plunge.

The Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights held its 30th plunge Saturday afternoon and all money raised goes to the Special Olympics Athletes of New Jersey.

The 2024 Polar Bear Plunge is coming up! from Family to Coporate Plunges, there are opportunities for everyone to support Special Olympic athletes, even if you don't want to get wet!

Polar Bear Jacobi Allen hits the water during Saturday’s Polar Plunge. His father, Richard Allen, said that Jacobi participated in Special Olympics events last year, taking home the gold medal ...

Each Polar Plunge participant raised at least $99 for Special Olympics Indiana. “We have lots of school teams,” said Barb Michalos, regional manager for northern Indiana.

Polar Plunge 2024 is the largest fundraising event for the Special Olympics, and all proceeds will benefit Georgia athletes. Money raised helps to provide year-round free training and competition ...

The 13th Annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Southern California will take place on March 29 at Big Bear Lake. Participants are encouraged to raise at least $50 in pledges, with ...

The proceeds from Saturday's Polar Plunge at Tobay Beach will fund training and competition for Special Olympics athletes participating in 23 different sports on Long Island, organizers said.

Around 4,000 people hopped in the water at Sandy Point State Park to fundraise about $2.8 million for Maryland’s Special Olympics. It was the first time the plunge was held since the pandemic began.