The Special Olympics New York hosted a Polar Plunge and competition at North Hempstead Beach Park Saturday. More than 100 fund-raising participants raised over $70,000 to support the Special Olympics.

Among the festivities was the annual Rochester Polar Plunge. More than 2,000 people rushed into the frigid waters of Lake Ontario to raise money for Special Olympics New York. See photos here ...

Ontario Beach Park held the annual Polar Plunge as part of the Lakeside Winter Celebration on Sunday afternoon where hundreds ...

Rochester, N.Y. — More than 2,000 participants braved the icy waters of Lake Ontario as part of the Polar Plunge on Sunday, raising $350,000 for Special Olympics New York during the 39th annual ...

The annual Rochester Polar Plunge took place Sunday at Ontario Beach Park. The event is a fundraiser for the New York Special Olympics, and each participant must raise at least $100. Nearly $ ...

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Dozens of teams (many decked out in colorful costumes) dove into the chilly waters during the 2025 Southwest Michigan Polar Plunge, a fund-raiser for Michigan Special Olympics. Meg Killips (dressed as ...

Motivated by peer pressure and a worthy cause, more than 750 Horry County residents braved 46-degree water, dashing into the ...

The Rochester Polar Plunge will be held at noon with attendees from across New York State expected to gather at Ontario Beach Park to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics New York ...