polar plunge

Special Olympics New York will be putting on the Polar Plunge once again this year at Woodlawn Beach, and this year, there's a huge incentive for students.

If you've never done the Special Olympics Polar Plunge, this is the year to finally go for it! It's one of the best fundraisers in Buffalo--each member of your team is asked to raise $100 for Special Olympics, and then everyone gathers at Woodlawn Beach State Park on Saturday, December 1st...

Oh, December. You've managed to sneak up on us again, even after being bombarded with holiday commercials and music all November. Time to prep for Christmas, but first, let's take a quick look back at what you missed.

You can still “Jump in a lake” to benefit the New York Special Olympics. Registration is open for POLAR PLUNGE 2011 and we're Freezin’ for a Reason AGAIN! It's wild, crazy and FUN! So grab your friends, neighbors and co-workers and form a team...

There’s a big Polar Bear Swim in Silver Creek this weekend. Crazy swimmers took pledges for the variety club and will dip in the fridgid waters of Lake Erie at Noon on Sunday, then head inside to the warm confines of the Silver Creek Fireman's Club for a post party and Chili Cookoff. Our favorite part is seeing the looks of absolute horror as they dip into the frigidly cold water. We found some of the craziest pictures from Polar Bear Plunges and posted them in this gallery.

Get stuck in car on the thruway. Check. Spend two days digging out of the snow. Check. What could possibly be next? Most people would not think about slipping into a bathing suit and heading to the beach in December...in Buffalo. Fortunately for the Special Olypmics, there are plenty of Buffalonians that are willing to brave the frigid temps of Lake Erie to help a great cause. Over 1,000 people t