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Polar Plunges and the New York Law Enforcement Torch RunJumping in the lake can be fun, or even asking someone to, especially when a cop tells you its okay.

Tis' the season for some chilly cool fun, as our premier fundraising event, the Polar Plunge, kicks off this November. Why not join us for some wild and zany costumes, fun and sporty contests, and thousands from all across the state who will embrace icy freezing waters in support of Special Olympics New York athletes. <continued ... >
February 14 Rochester Polar Plunge,Lake Ontario, Charlotte Beach, Rochester
February 20 Fishkill Polar Plunge, Sharpe Reservation, Fiskill
February 27 Queens Polar Plunge, Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York
March 13 Long Island Polar Plunge, North Hempstead Beach Park, Port Washington

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To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, including mental retardation giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of skills and friendship with their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community. Through their participation in Special Olympics New York athletes gain confidence and build a positive self-image, which carries into the classroom, the home, the workplace and the community.

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