It’s time to take the plunge into the icy waters of the Atlantic for the Fourth Annual Wildwoods’ Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics, Jan. 16.
The Wildwoods’ Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics takes place on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center and on the beach at the Convention Center.
Spectators are free, but plungers must raise $100 in pledges to participate in the event.
Early registration can be done online by visiting www.sonj.org. Anyone who registers before midnight today will receive a free Polar Bear Plunge hat, in addition to a Polar Bear Plunge hooded sweatshirt. Additional registration and donations will be accepted on-site the day of the event.
Check-in the day of the event is from 10 a.m.-noon.
The plunge will take place at 1 p.m. Immediately following, participants can make their way inside of the Wildwoods Convention Center to warm up and dry off and enjoy a free lunch available for the brave men and women who participated in the Plunge and one additional guest.
Lunch is also available for all spectators for $10. Children under 12 eat free.
The Wildwoods’ Polar Bear Plunge is a family friendly event benefiting more than 18,000 athletes of the Special Olympics New Jersey. There are incentives based on the total funds raised, and there will be special recognition for the person who raises the most money, as well as for those who formed the largest team.
For the fourth consecutive year, the New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run is sponsoring the Wildwoods’ Polar Bear Plunge. The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey is comprised of Law Enforcement officers who volunteer and are dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics. The Special Olympics Torch has become one of the most colorful aspects of the Special Olympics New Jersey Opening Ceremonies.
Year after year, the Wildwoods’ Polar Bear Plunge continues to grow in popularity and is just one of the many FREE events offered in the Wildwoods. Beat the winter blues by showing support for a worthy cause and come see what the Polar Bear Plunge is all about.
For more information regarding the Special Olympics New Jersey please visit www.sonj.org.
For more information regarding the Special Olympics Wildwoods’ Polar Bear Plunge please call 609-896-8000 or visit www.njpolarplunge.org.
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