Special Olympics New York, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, and the town board would like to remind everyone to join hundreds of others who will be “freezin’ for a reason,” on Saturday, March 7, during the 16th annual North Hempstead Polar Plunge at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.
This year, the Special Olympics will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Brave souls with warm hearts will run, jump, and dive into the chilly waters of Hempstead Harbor to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York.
Registration begins at 10 a.m., followed by the plunge at noon.
Each winter, Special Olympics Polar Plunges are held throughout the country to attract thousands of thrill-seekers to engage in a worthy and exhilarating fundraising event.
In 2019, more than 6,000 plungers were part of the plunge season, raising over $1.5 million statewide. At the North Hempstead event, 350 participated, raising more than $50,000. All funds support Special Olympics New York’s programs and promote awareness of people living with intellectual disabilities in New York.
“So many people look forward to attending this event each year,” Bosworth said. “Not only does it support the services and outstanding programs provided by Special Olympics New York, but also allows everyone to have a little fun while doing so!”
To get involved, simply visit polarplungeNY.org/northhempstead. From there you will be able to form a team, invite your family and friends to join, create your own personal plunge page, and send it out to your contacts in just a few clicks.
This year’s Polar Plunge will help to provide year-round sports training and competition in over 22 Olympic-style sports for more than 65,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities living in New York, giving them continuing opportunities at no cost to them or their families.
For more information, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311, or call Rebecca Hoffmann at the Special Olympics Long Island at (631)-254-1465. Rebecca can also be reached at rhoffmann@nyso.org.
