Are you ready to take the plunge for a great cause? On March 1, Special Olympics Northern California is hosting the Bay Area Polar Plunge in Alameda for the first time. The fun event involves a quick dip into the Bay to support Special Olympics athletes.

“People brave the icy cold water to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics,” said Jen Kelso, vice president of program services and chief operating officer for Special Olympics Indiana. “They will polar plunge, just a polar bear, into the cold pool.”

Members of law enforcement and fire departments took part in the Polar Plunge in Marion on Sunday. Sheriff Matt Bayles hosted the event in the parking lot along Executive Drive. According to Bayles, “Lydia Frey from central dispatch was key in organizing this year’s event,

If the Super Plungers braved the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay for 24 plunges in 24 hours over the weekend, you can do it once.

The Special Olympics New York hosted a Polar Plunge and competition at North Hempstead Beach Park Saturday. More than 100 fund-raising participants raised

The Polar Plunge in Cape County Park North saw 165 participants braving icy waters to raise $64,000 for Special Olympics athletes.

The Eugene Polar Plunge is an annual event that raises money for Special Olympics Oregon. Special Olympics Oregon provides opportunities for athletes to compete at local, regional and statewide levels. The fundraiser supports over 5,000 athletes in Special Olympics across Oregon.