NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Special Olympics New York will host its sixth annual “Freezin’ For A Reason” event, a Polar Plunge Benefitting Special Olympics New York Athletes at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle, NY.
The 2014 Westchester County Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, November 15th beginning at 9:00 am at Glen Island Park. Hundreds of polar plungers are expected to take the dip in the Long Island Sounds’ chilly waters this year.
Plunge registration opens at 9:00am with the plunge starting at 12:00 pm.
Last year hundreds of Plungers braved the chilly waters while hundreds of spectators watched on. Local Law Enforcement Officials, Middle/ High School/ College students, and Westchester community members joined forces to raise thousands of dollars for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. These funds that are raised will support local athletic training and competition in the Hudson Valley region. Special Olympics New York never charges its athletes or families to participate in their program.
Special Olympics is the largest amateur sports organization in the world. With 64,659 athletes, Special Olympics New York is the largest chapter in North America and the 6th largest chapter in the world. Special Olympics New York athletes train and compete year-round in 22 sports, the Young Athletes Program, Project Unify and the Motor Activities Training Program – at NO cost to the athletes, their families or caregivers.
Special Olympics New York Athletes will participate in this event. They raise funds and take the plunge along with other fellow plungers.
“It is so wonderful to see the Athletes’ excitement and accomplishment in their eyes when they jump into the icy waters with everyone else. Their smile says it all! It is truly inspirational!” said Teresa Gilli, Director of Development.
To participate in this year’s Westchester County Polar Plunge, visit www.polarplungeny.org/westchester.
Participants register as an individual on the web site and can form a team or join a team. Once registered participants can invite contacts to join their team, create their Personal Plunge Page, check donation totals, send emails out to their contacts and so much more.
General donations and sponsorships information are also available on this site.