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 1st 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.
Those who are too afraid to Plunge can still support Special Olympics PA by registering under "Too Chicken To Plunge"! For a $50 minimum donation, individuals can support their friends, family members and co-workers who are plunging and get their very own "Too Chicken To Plunge" long sleeved t-shirt. Individuals can join a team, start their own team, or be "Too Chicken" alone.
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 1st 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.