4th Annual Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach Set For This Saturday

Special Olympics New York and the Town of Brookhaven is still looking for volunteers to join the hundreds of participants already committed to “Freezin’ for a Reason” on Saturday. 

This year marks the 4th Annual Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. Brave souls with warm hearts will run, jump, and dive into the chilly waters of the Long Island Sound to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York.

According to Kristina Aquilone, director of development, the Special Olympics Polar Plunges have become a common household fundraiser offered countrywide. Aquilone said that last year alone more than 6,000 plungers and 15,000 spectators were part of the Plunge Season raising nearly $1 million statewide.

All funds support Special Olympics New York’s programs and promote awareness of people living with intellectual disabilities in New York. 

This year’s Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge participants include: Special Olympics athletes, Town of Brookhaven – Councilwoman Jane Bonner and employees, students from Stony Brook University, Dowling College, St. Joseph’s College, Suffolk County Community College, in addition to local high schools, businesses, and members of the community.

To get involved or send in a donation visit the Town of Brookhaven's official polar plunge website here.