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In 2024, Branford Police Raised More Than $100K For Special Olympics
Two BPD officers were highlighted for going above and beyond with their 2024 fundraising efforts and dozens of "generous sponsors."
Brave souls take a plunge in frozen Lake Storey, raising over $30,000 for Special Olympics
Fahrenheit, but that didn't stop brave participants from jumping into a frozen lake. Various groups and individuals rushed into the frigid waters of Lake Storey in support of the US Special Olympics team.
Tinley Park police take the plunge to raise more than $35,000 for Special Olympics
More than 10 Tinley Park police officers took multiple plunges in 19-degree weather to raise $35,000 for the Special Olympics.
Polar Plunge aims to support over 2,500 DC residents with Special Olympics fundraiser
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Polar Plunge is set to make a splash in the community as it raises funds for Special Olympics DC, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. The event will help fund year-round sports, health, and inclusion programs for over 2,500 residents in the District of Columbia.
Hundreds take ‘polar plunge’ into Lake Acworth to raise money for Special Olympics
Special Olympics Georgia is getting a boost thanks to hundreds of people who took a polar plunge in their honor on Saturday. Team Chilly 2 Action News made up of Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark Winne,
‘Not too cold’: Special Olympics supporters take the plunge at Valparaiso University
With temperatures around 30 degrees on Saturday, almost 100 brave Special Olympic athletes, coaches, students and community volunteers took the Polar Plunge at Valparaiso University.
Hundreds in Acworth take polar plunge for Special Olympics
There were plenty of squeals and laughs Saturday morning at Cauble Park in Acworth where about 300 law enforcement officers from across metro Atlanta took part in a polar plunge.
Green Bay Polar Plunge® raises money for Special Olympians, invites attendees to jump in freezing cold Fox River
Special Olympics Wisconsin supporters across the area gathered in De Pere on Saturday for a Polar Plunge to raise money while creating chilling, but fun memories. The Green Bay Polar Plunge® began at the Perkofski Boat Launch at the Brown County Fairgrounds with a noon ceremony and constant jumps into

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Special Olympics Bid Committee visiting Nashville, touring venues
This week a committee from the Special Olympics is in Nashville touring some possible venues. It's all part of the process ...
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Bucks County runner to represent Pennsylvania at Special Olympics USA Games
Karl Dickersbach's accomplishments have earned him a spot on Team Pennsylvania at the USA Games in 2026 in Minnesota.
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Special Olympics Virginia Basketball Championships are 'wonderful way' to celebrate athletes
Special Olympics Virginia athletes are showcasing their skills at the 2025 Basketball Championships this weekend at Henrico's ...
'I have 32 kids' says Special Olympics coach who has become more than a coach
AB Buckner loves being a Special Olympics coach. Putting a smile on the athletes' faces is only one of the perks.
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Special Olympics Indiana, Wabash Valley Correctional Facility partner to build Bocce courts
Special Olympics Indiana and the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle are working together to build bocce ball courts.
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‘Battle of the Badges’ basketball game raises over $13,000 for Yankton Special Olympics and local scholarships
“A couple of years ago we decided we wanted to grow our organization, so We came up with a scholarship that we give away to ...
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Red Wings, Gallagher help spread ‘happiness, hope and a little bit of fun’ for Special Olympics Michigan athletes
Thanks to the Detroit Red Wings and Gallagher, 100 local Special Olympics Michigan poly hockey athletes participated in a ...