Polar Plunge, Special Olympics and Missouri

St. Louis area volunteers take ‘polar plunge’ to support Special Olympics Missouri
People braved the cold and plunged into the Creve Coeur Lake in this cold weather. Volunteers supported the Special Olympics of Missouri for its 19th annual ‘polar plunge’.
Polar Plunge aims to raise $100K for Missouri Special Olympics
The Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics of Missouri is set to take place next weekend at Creve Coeur Park in Maryland Heights. The event, which aims to raise $100,000, will feature participants braving icy waters to support the cause.
Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge raises more than $60k for Special Olympics Missouri
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The 19th annual Cape Polar Plunge was a success according to Special Olympics Missouri. Officials with the organization say the event raised more than $64,000. They say 165 men and women turned out in costumes to participate in the chilly dip in the lake at Cape County Park North.
Snow, sleet don't hold back Polar Plunge as community raises money for Special Olympics
When the event was set to start at noon, temperatures sat around 35 degrees Fahrenheit, but this wasn't going to rain on the party.
Thousands raised for Special Olympics of Kansas through Manhattan Polar Plunge
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Saturday’s Polar Plunge at Tuttle Creek State Park raised thousands of dollars for Kansas' Special Olympics. But it’s not just about the money. “We want to think ...
Vermillion holds annual “Polar Plunge” to raise money for Special Olympics
Frigid temperatures and snow flurries set the stage for today’s polar plunge in Vermillion, South Dakota. about 50 hearty souls signed up to take the plunge to help raise money for the South Dakota Special Olympics.
The Madison Polar Plunge Makes a Splash, benefiting Special Olympics Wisconsin
Hundreds of Wisconsinites gathered at Lottes Park in Monona, Wisconsin on Saturday, taking the plunge into the icy waters of the Yahara River.
Over $48,000 raised for Special Olympics with Polar Plunge in Greenwood
This year, athletes were joined by local organizations, middle and high school students, and Center Grove graduate and Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele.
Special Olympics Indiana holds 26th annual Polar Plunge in Terre Haute
Special Olympics Indiana holds 26th annual Polar Plunge in
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Special Olympics Missouri reschedules Polar Plunge for March
Special Olympics Missouri has moved the 2025 Polar Plunge for St. Joseph for March due to expected cold temperatures. Originally the event was scheduled for Friday, Feb. 15.
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Special Olympics MO aims to raise $100K at Maryland Heights Polar Plunge
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. — Special Olympics Missouri is gearing up for their 19th annual Maryland Heights Polar Plunge on Saturday. Over 400 attendees are signed up to brave the cold and take ...
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Polar Plunge in Greenwood raises over $48,000 for Special Olympics
"I'm freezing for a reason," Matthew Hovey said. This swim was all for the Special Olympics Indiana Athletes Polar Plunge. It's one of several fundraising events through Special Olympics, ...
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$70K raised for the Special Olympics at annual Polar Plunge
The Special Olympics New York hosted a Polar Plunge and competition at North Hempstead Beach Park Saturday. More than 100 fund-raising participants raised over $70,000 to support the Special ...