Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner reminds residents to register now for the 14th annual New York Special Olympics Polar Plunge to be held on Saturday, November 23 at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai. For more information, to register or donate, go to www.specialolympics.org.
On-site registration at the Polar Plunge starts at 9:30 am and the “plunge” starts at 11:30 am. The Town of Brookhaven’s Cedar Beach is located at 244 Harbor Beach Road in Mt. Sinai.
Start the fun the night before (November 22) at the Pre-Plunge Party at J&R’s Steakhouse, 181 NY 25A in Rocky Point where “plungers” can sign their waiver, turn in their donation, and pick up their plunge wristband. “Plungers” who raise $150 or more can also pick up their free sweatshirt. Special Olympic athletes train for weeks and months to prepare for local, regional and statewide competition.
Athletes are supported by more than 5,000 coaches and 4,300 volunteers and are never charged to participate in the programs. They rely solely on donations to pay the cost. Councilwoman Bonner encourages people, young and old, to participate in the “plunge” and pledge a donation.
Credit: Town of Brookhaven