The colony flocked to Virginia
Beach this weekend for the 2025 Polar Plunge and boy did
they make waves! A record-breaking 4,151 plungers, runners and cool
schoolers raised an incredible $1.7
million (and counting!) for Special Olympics Virginia. Once
again, plungers proved that when it comes to supporting inclusion,
courage knows no temperature.
VIRGINIA
BEACH, Va., Feb. 8, 2025
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The colony flocked to Virginia Beach this weekend for the 2025 Polar
Plunge and boy did they make waves! A record-breaking 4,151
plungers, runners and cool schoolers raised an incredible
$1.7 million (and counting!) for
Special Olympics Virginia. Once again, plungers proved that when it
comes to supporting inclusion, courage knows no temperature.
"The Polar Plunge is more than an event –
it's a movement fueled by bravery, inclusion and pure joy," said
Special Olympics Virginia President & CEO David Thomason. "Every splash, every dollar
raised, helps us build a world where differences are celebrated,
and everyone belongs."
"The Polar Plunge is more than an event – it's a movement fueled
by bravery, inclusion and pure joy," said Special Olympics Virginia
President & CEO David Thomason.
"Every splash, every dollar raised, helps us build a world where
differences are celebrated, and everyone belongs. To all our
plungers, partners and supporters – thank you for making waves of
change with us this year!"
Highlights from the Coolest Weekend of the Year:
Top Fundraising Stars:
- Ice Kings & Queens: Team Ice-aholics raised an impressive
$84,613 snagging the top team
fundraising award.
This year's festival was presented by The Wawa Foundation,
Virginia Natural Gas, WTKR News 3, 106.9 the FOX, FM99, the Law
Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia, Virginia
Tourism Corporation, the Virginia Knights of Columbus and other
cool partners. Since 1993, Polar Plunge events have raised more
than $22.8 million for Special
Olympics Virginia, proving that a little chill can lead to a whole
lot of change.
Missed out on the fun in Virginia
Beach? Don't worry – you can still make a splash! Join us at
our final two upcoming plunges: Leesylvania State Park Feb. 15 and the New River Valley March 1. Visit http://www.polarplunge.com to
register or donate.
For more information or media inquiries, contact Sean Wallach at 609.213.1665 or
swallach@specialolympicsva.org.
About Special Olympics Virginia: Special Olympics Virginia is an
accredited state program of Special Olympics Incorporated; an
international organization that unleashes the human spirit through
the transformative power and joy of sports every day around the
world. Through work in sports, health, education and community
building, Special Olympics addresses inactivity, injustice,
intolerance and social isolation by encouraging and empowering
people with intellectual disabilities, which leads to a more
welcoming and inclusive society. Visit us at
http://www.specialolympicsva.org. Engage with us on Twitter
@solympicsva; fb.com/specialolympicsvirginia; Instagram
@specialolympicsva; youtube.com/specialolympicsva; and TikTok
@specialolympicsva.
About Polar Plunge: Polar Plunge is a signature event that
raises millions of dollars each year in Virginia and around the world to support
Special Olympics programs. Virginia boasts 5 regional events in
Virginia Beach, Richmond, Prince
William County, Fairfax and
the New River Valley. In 2024, Polar Plunge events raised in excess
of $2 million dollars for Special
Olympics Virginia programs and generated more than $10 million dollars in economic impact on the
state of Virginia. Engage with
Polar Plunge Virginia on Facebook; fb.com/polarplungevirginia; and
Instagram @polarplungeva.
Media Contact
Sean Wallach, Special Olympics
Virginia, 609.213.1665, swallach@specialolympicsva.org,
www.specialolympicsva.org
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