For those ready to “take the plunge” into the freezing waters of the New York Bay, the Staten Island Polar Plunge is nearly here. On December 3rd at 11:30am, attendees from across New York City will gather at Midland Beach Lot #8 to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics New York athletes in the New York City 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.
When: Sunday, December 3, 2023
Registration: 10-11am
Plunge Waves: begin at 11am
Where: Midland Beach Lot #8
Father Capodanno Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10306
At this event last year, 485 participants raised $100,000. Individuals and teams who’d like to join this year’s Plunge may do so by registering online at this link. For more information, please contact Caitlin Anderson at canderson@nyso.org or 646-233-4879.