Special Olympics, polar plunge and Acworth

Tinley Park police take the plunge to raise more than $35,000 for Special Olympics
More than 10 Tinley Park police officers took multiple plunges in 19-degree weather to raise $35,000 for the Special Olympics.
Hundreds take ‘polar plunge’ into Lake Acworth to raise money for Special Olympics
Special Olympics Georgia is getting a boost thanks to hundreds of people who took a polar plunge in their honor on Saturday.
Hundreds in Acworth take polar plunge for Special Olympics
There were plenty of squeals and laughs Saturday morning at Cauble Park in Acworth where about 300 law enforcement officers from across metro Atlanta took part in a polar plunge.
‘Not too cold’: Special Olympics supporters take the plunge at Valparaiso University
With temperatures around 30 degrees on Saturday, almost 100 brave Special Olympic athletes, coaches, students and community volunteers took the Polar Plunge at Valparaiso University.
Volunteers raise over $12 thousand for Special Olympics Arkansas with annual Polar Plunge
With ice still on the ground, the 2025 Central Arkansas Special Olympics Polar Plunged lived up to its name Saturday morning.
Special Olympics Kentucky takes the plunge and raises over $195,000
Before taking the plunge, the crown voted on best individual and group costumes with applause and the winners were awarded the coveted Golden Plunger. Special Olympics Kentucky raised over $197,000, exceeding their goal of $195,000.
The community makes a splash as the 2025 Special Olympics Polar Plunge makes waves
ABC57's Brian Conybeare was the emcee for the event that saw hundreds of jumpers, including morning anchor Jordan Hatfield and team members from our newsroom, all taking the dive to support Special Olympics. The money raised, an important step towards making sure Special Olympics athletes get the chance to play in our community.
Hundreds plunge in freezing lake for Special Olympics
Hundreds of people showed out at Lake Olathe for the annual Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Kansas on Saturday.
Take the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Texas Saturday in El Paso
This weekend there's the chilly Polar Plunge, a petting zoo at Jumbo Park and the HorrorFest at the El Paso convention center. Find out more.
Polar Plunge aims to support over 2,500 DC residents with Special Olympics fundraiser
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Polar Plunge is set to make a splash in the community as it raises funds for Special Olympics DC, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. The event will help fund year-round sports, health, and inclusion programs for over 2,500 residents in the District of Columbia.
Edmond PD re-schedules Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Oklahoma
The Edmond Police Department is reminding everyone that the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Oklahoma has been rescheduled for March 8.
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Reader thinks polar plunge looks like certain death
"Knock wood, we’ve never had a medical emergency other than the occasional person who falls and scrapes a knee or gets a bump," says Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson, who knows a thing or two ...
WSMV crew joins 2025 Music City Polar Plunge
Tracy Kornet, Marius Payton, Lydia Fielder, Jordan James, Dryden Quigley and more joined on the already cold Saturday morning ...
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WATCH: Counting down to the Polar Plunge
Every year thousands of individuals jump into frozen oceans, rivers, and pools to Support Special Olympics Virginia.
Plattsburgh Polar Plunge postponed due to weather
The New York Special Olympics has postponed the Plattsburgh Polar Plunge to April 5 because of recent severe weather, ...
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Local Polar Plunge team tops $10,000 for third straight year
Mayor Matt Nicholson has earned the title of Super Plunger for the third year in a row by raising more than $4,000. That ...