Ernie Roundtree, Special Olympics PA athlete from Monroe County, comes out of the cold water with other participants during the Lehigh Valley Polar Plunge on Saturday afternoon to benefit Special Olympics of Pennsylvania athletes. Express-Times Photo | MATT SMITH 

More than 600 brave souls, including radio and TV personalities along with Special Olympics PA athletes, jumped into the frigid waters of the Delaware River (at Scott Park in Easton, PA) and were “freezin’ for a reason” on Saturday, January 19, 2013 during the 1^st Annual Lehigh Valley Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA).  In addition, former NBA Star Darryl Dawkins served as the Honorary Plunge Master and former Heavyweight Champion of the World and Easton, PA resident Larry Holmes greeted participants.  The event raised more than $90,000.

Check Out Event Media Coverage Below:

The Express-Times

• Easton takes 'plunge' for Special Olympics Pennsylvania

The Morning Call

• Easton Polar Plunge raises $100,000 for Special Olympics
• Pictures: Plunging into the Delaware River

Bethlehem Patch

• Photos: Polar Plunge Draws 600

Pocono Record

• Oh that's cold, but it's for charity
• People to take a dip for charity

Express-Times Photo | MATT SMITH