Mahomet Polar Plunge draws closer

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.
Polar Plunge proceeds benefit special needs athletes and the Special Olympics
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,
$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
Snow, sleet don't hold back Polar Plunge as community raises money for Special Olympics
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.
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.
Hundreds take Polar Plunge in York County to support Special Olympics
Jenny Laudeman, of York, reaches out for a high-five with Wally Goose, the Wawa mascot, as they both show off their splits during the costume contest at the 2025 Capital Area Polar Plunge at Gifford Pinchot State Park on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Lewisberry.
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.
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.
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.
First Polar Plunge takes place on USAO campus
Students, law enforcement, and more gathered at the University of Science and Arts Oklahoma last weekend to plunge into cold water to help raise money for Special Olympics Oklahoma. The Polar Plunge ...
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White Settlement Community Braves Chilly Waters for Special Olympics Texas at Successful Polar Plunge Event
White Settlement community members participate in a 'Polar Plunge' event to raise funds for Special Olympics Texas.
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‘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 ...