Saturday, February 23, 2013
The annual event was moved from Seaside Heights because of Hurricane Sandy
Over 4,000 people participated in today's 20th annual Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics New Jersey in Long Branch. Over $1 million was raised by the event which was moved from Seaside Heights to Pier Village this year because of the devastation that area suffered at the hands of Hurricane Sandy. This is the first year the event has been held in Long Branch, and it is unknown whether or not it will return to the city next year If you have any photos or videos from today's plunge, please upload them to the article or send them to christopher.sheldon@patch.com
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Hurricane Sandy damaged the traditional plunge site: Seaside Heights
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
An announcement as released by the Special Olympics New Jersey: In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, we hope that everyone is now safe and meeting the many challenges they face with help and support from friends and family. Our thoughts are with all of those who experienced a loss of any kind, and we wish everyone the very best in the weeks and months ahead. Special Olympics New Jersey is moving forward with the organization and planning of the 20th annual Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge. While we will face challenges with the location of this year’s event, we are prepared to make the necessary adjustments to ensure that we do conduct this year's plunge and at the same time make every effort to support the economy and restoration of Seaside …
Friday, February 24, 2012
Large scale event draws thousands, raises funds for Special Olympics
Cold, wet, winter sand gathers around bare feet, and then, the final moments: the countdown. Suddenly, what sounds like a battle cry erupts from the beach, and thousands charge into the ocean (some, though, charge more timidly than others). It's February. The Atlantic Ocean is approximately 44 degrees. And it's one of the more crowded beach days of the year for Seaside Heights. The Polar Bear Plunge has already raised $1.065 million, which is more than last year, the day before the event. Thousands don swim suits and costumes and splash around, while tens of thousands more gawk from the boardwalk, or stand nearby with warm towels to throw around their shivering brethren. The day has no equal, said Thomas McGovern, one of the top …
Dame Bridgid
4:58 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Brrrrr, I just have to say this. Your hearts must be the warmest ones I have ever seen! Lots of Popsicles (Momsicles, Brosicles, Sisicles, & Friendsicles, ect.). Well done! Three cheers for these hearty "Polar Bears"!!! more ›