Polar bear plunge

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A polar bear plunge is an event held during the winter where participants enter a body of water despite the low temperature. Polar bear plunges are usually held to raise money for a charitable organization.

[edit] Special Olympics

Polar bear plunges have been used by many states in recent years to raise money for the Special Olympics. In Maryland, the 2007 Maryland State Police plunge raised $2.2 million and had 7,400 participants. [1]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ MSP Polar Bear Plunge – January 26, 2008 – Brought to you by Special Olympics Maryland and Aerotek
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