Long Island, NY - January 22, 2016 - Special Olympics New York and the Town of North Hempstead invite you to join the hundreds of others who will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” on Saturday, March 5, 2016 for the 12th Annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington. Brave souls with warm hearts will run, jump, and dive into the chilly waters of the Hempstead Harbor to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York. All funds support Special Olympics New York’s programs and promote awareness of
people living with intellectual disabilities in New York.

Each year, Special Olympics Polar Plunges are held throughout the country to attract thousands of chilled souls to engage in a commendable and thrilling fundraising event.  Last year, more than  6,000 plungers and 15,000 spectators were part  of the Plunge  Season  raising  nearly  $1 million  statewide. All funds  support Special Olympics New York’s programs and promote awareness of people living with intellectual disabilities in New York.

It’s easy to get involved!  Visit online for more details. Walk-ins are accepted and registration starts at 10:00am at North Hempstead Beach Park; PLUNGE at Noon – be sure to bring shoes that can get wet.

This 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 Rebecca Strickland at (631) 254-1465 ext. 203 or send an e-mail.