The first Polar Bear Plunge for SONJ was held in Point Pleasant Beach in 1994, when 85 people raised a little over $22,000, said Jeremy Davis, a Special Olympics spokesman.

The southern end of Lake DeSmet in Sheridan was covered with ice Jan. 1. A group of about 30 brave or crazy people stood half-naked, waiting to jump into the frigid water for the annual Polar Bear ...

Snyder, 74, of Lewisburg, said she is participating in the 21st Annual Lewisburg Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday for the second time.

According to organizers, this year the Polar Bear Plunge raised over $1.2 million to benefit athletes in Special Olympics Delaware. Last year there were about 4,380 supporters and they raised $1.5 ...

Feb. 1, 2025: People plunge in the cold water of the Chesapeake Bay during the 2025 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday.

UPDATED: February 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM EST Plungers ran into the cold Chesapeake Bay on Saturday, Feb. 1, marking the 29th annual Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge.

People plunge into freezing Lake Michigan during Chicago Polar Bear Club 24th annual Polar Plunge event at Oak Street Beach on Jan. 25, 2025. The event was sold out after selling 1,000 tickets.

The polar vortex can be a powerful source of winter weather, but it's not the only cause of severe cold and snow in regions better known for warmth and sunshine.

This weekend marks a milestone for an annual event that's helping in the fight against cancer. The 40th Annual Polar Bear Jump is happening in Seward. Here’s what you need to know. Hundreds of brave ...

The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics Maryland is coming up. Jennifer Franciotti has a conversation with a Special Olympics athlete to talk about the importance of ...

Jan. 1 dawned a balmy 48 degrees. The Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year’s Day Plunge attracted thousands of New Yorkers ready to start the year with a shock to their systems.

The annual Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge drew thousands of people to the beach on New Year’s Day as participants took a freezing dip to ring in 2025 while raising record funds for local nonprofit ...