Saturday, February 23, 2013
The annual event was moved from Seaside Heights because of Hurricane Sandy
More than 4,000 people participated in today's 20th annual Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics New Jersey in Long Branch. Over $1 million was raised by the event which was moved from Seaside Heights to Pier Village this year because of the devastation that area suffered at the hands of Hurricane Sandy. This is the first year the event has been held in Long Branch, and it is unknown whether or not it will return to the city next year If you have any photos or videos from today's plunge, please upload them to the article or send them to christopher.sheldon@patch.com
Friday, February 22, 2013
Event to benefit Special Olympics will be held Saturday, Feb. 23
Long Branch has been chosen to host the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics New Jersey event as Seaside Heights continues to efforts to restore its beachfront that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The 20th annual plunge held in Seaside Heights for the last six years, but Pier Village will host the charitable will this year's home for the charitable event which will take place on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. All plungers must raise a minimum of $100 to participate, and incentives will be given for higher fundraising levels. Thousands of people participate in the Polar Bear Plunge each year, with over 5,900 brave souls jumping into the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean last February in Seaside Heights. …
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Plenty of locals started off the New Year with a dip in the ocean for the 10th Annual Sons of Ireland Plunge.
The thermometer didn't crack the 40-degree mark on New Year's Day but that didn't keep hundreds of locals from running into the ocean as part of the 10th Annual Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge in Asbury Park. The bone-chilling event raised money for a number of local charities, including Sea Bright Rising, Lt. Dennis Zilinski Foundation, Impact Oasis, Horizons National and Providence Medical Clinic. Locals shared some photos of their intrepid plunge. And, word has it that there were a lot of Rumson and Fair Havenites there as well. Were you there, too? Share your photos here on Patch!
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Hurricane Sandy destruction forced Special Olympics to move February 2013 event away from Seaside Heights
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
The 20th annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey, held in Seaside Heights for the last six years, has been moved to Long Branch, officials have announced. This event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 23. The decision to move the event was made in the weeks following Hurricane Sandy, as the magnitude of devastation to the area became apparent, officials said. “This iconic shore town has welcomed us for the past six years, but now they need to focus solely on restoration efforts,” said Marc Edenzon, president of Special Olympics New Jersey. “While Sandy wreaked havoc on the residents and businesses of Seaside Heights, we have no doubt that there is a resiliency among the leadership and greater Seaside Heights …
Monday, February 27, 2012
The charity even benefits the Special Olympics of New Jersey.
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Almost 6,000 people gathered to plunge into the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, raising $1.4 million for the Special Olympics of New Jersey. The Seaside Heights event had participants pledge $100 to jump into February waters, all for a good cause. Video shot and edited by NJ Discover.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Students take to the surf for the "Second Annual Polar Bear Plunge" in Sea Bright.
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Intrepid souls took to the water for the “Second Annual Polar Bear Plunge” held at Sea Bright Public Municipal Beach. Twenty-five plungers – for lack of a better word – braved 44-degree water temperatures in an effort to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch (RMH/LB). “It was really cold – but it was worth it for a good cause. I’ll do it again for the RMH,” said Alec Burke, of Sea Bright. The plunge was hosted by the Junior Board of Ronald McDonald House, comprised of 13 juniors from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH), Rumson, and one student from Manalapan Englishtown Middle School. Co-chairs of the event were Emily Hays and Ben Sherman, Fair Haven, both juniors at RFH. “The Junior Board is a good thing to be …
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