LAKE STEVENS—The annual Polar Plunge fundraiser for the Special Olympics, came to Snohomish County on Sunday, February 23, with law enforcement agencies around the county rushing into the frigid (44oF) waters at North Cove Park in Lake Stevens. The next Polar Plunge will be at Seattle’s Alki Beach Park on March 8, 2025 starting at 12:45 p.m.
The annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge challenges participants to “plunge” in creative ways to raise funds for children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout Washington State. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Washington’s Special Olympics.
The North County Copsicles team raised more than $19,300 for Special Olympics Washington so far this year! Together $25,000 was raised for Special Olympics to help the athletes reach their goals on Sunday.
About the Special Olympics
Special Olympics was started by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968 as a way to provide people with disabilities a place to play and feel included. Today, her vision has become a global movement with more than 5.7 million athletes competing in 200 countries and jurisdictions.
Through the power of sports, people with disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success. Athletes find joy, confidence, and fulfillment—on the playing field and in life. They also inspire people in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential.
Author: Mario Lotmore
