The Special Olympics New York hosted a Polar Plunge and competition at North Hempstead Beach Park Saturday. More than 100 fund-raising participants raised

Members of law enforcement and fire departments took part in the Polar Plunge in Marion on Sunday. Sheriff Matt Bayles hosted the event in the parking lot along Executive Drive. According to Bayles, “Lydia Frey from central dispatch was key in organizing this year’s event,

The Vermont Special Olympics held its 30th Annual Penguin Plunge on Saturday. Hundreds of participants and spectators showed up to the icy waters in support of a meaningful cause. The event not only brought people together but also far exceeded its fundraising goal,

Hundreds of supporters dove into the Gifford Pinchot Park Saturday as part of the Special Olympics Pennsylvania annual Polar Plunge.

Brave community members took a jump for a cause, plunging into cold water to raise funds for Special Olympics Kansas.

Special Olympics Vermont is gearing up for its 30th annual Penguin Plunge. However, there are some concerns about possible federal funding cuts. For Special Olympics athletes like Daniel Goodrow, having Vermonters brave the frigid water means he can continue playing the sports he loves.

When the event was set to start at noon, temperatures sat around 35 degrees Fahrenheit, but this wasn't going to rain on the party.

Kayla Kubik, SOMI events/development and LETR coordinator, said over 275 participants registered to brave the “Plungester” tank at the ballpark this year.