For those ready to “take the plunge” into the freezing waters of Lake Ontario, the Rochester Polar Plunge is nearly here. On Sunday, February 4 at 12Noon, attendees from across New York State will gather at Ontario Beach Park to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics New York athletes in the Genesee Region.
The Polar Plunge is one of the most popular, profitable, and exciting fundraisers for Special Olympics New York. Participants raise money by asking friends, family, colleagues, and acquaintances for donations. Event details are as follows.
Sunday, February 4, 2024
9:00 a.m. – Registration • 12:00 p.m. – Polar Plunge
Ontario Beach Park, Roger Robach Community Center
, 180 Beach Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612
“Polar Plunges are some of the most valuable fundraisers we host each year,” said Special Olympics New York President and CEO Stacey Hengsterman. “They’re an excellent opportunity for people from all over the community to come together and support our athletes. If you join us, you’ll see why so many people return year after year.”
At this event last year, 2,000 participants raised $330,000. Individuals and teams who’d like to join this year’s Plunge may do so by registering online at polarplungeny.org.
For more information, please contact Kelley Ligozio at kligozio@nyso.org or 773-497-2103.
About Special Olympics New York
Special Olympics New York is the largest state chapter in the country, serving more than 42,000 athletes across New York with year-round sports training, athletic competition, and health screenings. The organization also partners with more than 300 schools statewide to offer Unified Sports, where students with and without disabilities compete as teammates. All Special Olympics New York programs are offered at no cost to athletes, their families or caregivers. The organization has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar.com and a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, making it one of the most trusted charities in the business nationally. For additional information about Special Olympics New York, to learn more about getting involved, or to make a donation, visit www.specialolympicsNY.org.
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