Lewes Polar Bear Plunge
The Lewes Polar Bear Plunge, held annually on the first Sunday in February, has developed into a truly unique Delaware happening and has also become one of Special Olympics Delaware’s most significant fundraisers. The 2009 Plunge will take place on Sunday, February 1.
Photos from the 2008 Plunge
First Giving On-line Fund Raising
2008 TV-PSA (30 sec)
When
Sat, Jan 31, 2009, 1:00p.m.
Run to the Plunge
Sun, Feb 1, 2009, 1:00p.m.
Lewes Polar Bear Plunge
Thousands of ‘Polar Bears’ pack Rehoboth Beach – with thousands more lining the boardwalk to catch a glimpse of the spectacle – and, at 1 p.m., take an icy dip into the Atlantic Ocean to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Delaware.
Each Polar Bear raises a minimum of $50 to take the plunge and registration can be completed on-line, by calling (866) I-PLUNGE or by printing out and mailing a completed form.
The event has grown from a mere 78 participants brave (or crazy) enough to take the first plunge in 1992 to more than 2,000 Polar Bears each of the past five years!
The 2008 Plunge drew a record 2,767 participants, a crowd of more than 15,000 spectators and raised an event-record $522,000!
Since its inception the Lewes Polar Bear Plunge has raised nearly $4 million dollars for Special Olympics Delaware - money that helps the organization continue to fulfill its mission of helping children and adults with intellectual disabilities.