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October 31, 2010

Anonymous Press-Republican The Press Republican Sun Oct 31, 2010, 03:28 AM EDT

PLATTSBURGH — On Saturday, Nov. 13, Special Olympics New York will host the inaugural Polar Plunge in Plattsburgh.

The event, to be held at Plattsburgh City Beach, will raise awareness and funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York.

Registration is at 9 a.m., with the plunge taking place at noon.

A pre-party will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Olive Ridley's, with a Chinese raffle and day-before check-in. This is open to the public.

Each year, Special Olympics Polar Plunges are held throughout the country.

Earlier this year, more than 2,000 people in seven separate plunges raised more than $600,000. All funds support Special Olympics New York programs and promote awareness of those living with intellectual disabilities in New York.

The Plattsburgh Polar Plunge is an opportunity for people to join together and be "freezin' for a reason" to show their support and raise funds for Special Olympics New York.

To get involved, log on to the website www.specialolympicsNY.org and click on the Plattsburgh Polar Plunge. From there you will be able to form a team, invite contacts to join your team, create a Personal Plunge Page and send it out to contacts.

The Plattsburgh Polar Plunge will help raise funds to provide year-round sports training and athletic competitions for children and adults living with intellectual disabilities.

New York has the largest Special Olympics program in the country, serving 48,761 athletics. They compete and train in 22 Olympic-style sports throughout the year, at no cost to them or their families.

For more information, call Kaila Horton at Special Olympics New York, 388-0790.