Write a commentFreezin` for a Reason! Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon took the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics and now it's Oswego`s turn. Over 100 participants are signed up for the 2nd Annual Oswego Polar Plunge for Special Olympics New York and will take an icy dip into Ontario Lake on Saturday, April 5th in support of local area Special Olympics athletes.
Sergeant Jim Cunningham, Officer Lysa Dolin, Officer Bryan Thompson and Officer Kevin Engle of the Oswego Police Department will lead the plunge carrying the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics "Flame of Hope". Top fundraiser Cindy Tyler of Antwer and team Jumping for Jake will lead the plunge in honor of Jake Tyler.
Oswego Polar Plunge at Wright's Landing, 21 Lake Street, Oswego
Saturday, April 5 // Registration & Check-In 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM, Plunge at 1:00 PM
www.PolarPlungeNY.org/Oswego
Chicken BBQ at Gibby's Irish Pub 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Coffeee & Hot Chocolate for registered Polar Plungers provided by DUNKIN' DONUTS
Great Polar Plunge and Special Olympics merchandise for sale
Registration is still open www.PolarPlungeNY.org/Oswego . Participants can also register the day of the plunge, just bring collected cash and checks with you!
All participants raising $100+ receive a FREE official Polar Plunge sweatshirt.
Thank you to our Oswego Polar Plunge sponsors and partners: DUNKIN' DONUTS, iHeart Oswego, WOLF 104.1, City of Oswego, Oswego Police Department, Fire Department and Gibby's Irish Pub.
Special Olympics is the largest amateur sports organization in the world. With 64,659 athletes, Special Olympics New York is the largest chapter in North America and the 6th largest chapter in the world. Special Olympics New York athletes train and compete year-round in 22 sports, the Young Athletes Program and the Motor Activities Training Program – at no cost to the athlete, their families or their caregivers. For more information visit www.nyso.org.
For information on taking part in the Ithaca Polar Plunge, please contact Cassandra Rucker at Special Olympics New York crucker@nyso.org. Online registration and fundraising for Ithaca Polar Plunge www.PolarPlungeNY.org/Oswego. More information can also be found on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OswegoPolarPlunge.
