Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbroto invite residents to be “Freezin’ for a Reason” at the annual Polar Plunge benefitting the Special Olympics New York on Saturday, March 19th at TOBAY Beach. The event, originally scheduled for earlier in the month, will include COVID-safety protocols and pre-assigned time slots.
“Many of our residents head to TOBAY Beach for summer fun, but this event provides an enjoyable and charitable reason to spend a great day at the beach much sooner,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Participants will have an opportunity to prove their mettle and their compassion by wading into the chilly waters of TOBAY Beach to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York.”
With the safety of participants being the highest priority for both Special Olympics and the Town of Oyster Bay, this year’s plunge will once again include numerous safety measures to protect all plungers and spectators. All participants will be given specific plunge times and parameters during their registration, which begins at 9:30 a.m., with plunging times beginning at 11 a.m. Requested donation is $25 per participant. Plungers who raise $150 receive a commemorative Polar Plunge sweatshirt.
All funds raised at the event support Special Olympics New York’s programs and promote awareness of people living with intellectual disabilities in New York. Proceeds will help to provide year-round sports training and competition in over 22 Olympic-style sports for more than 66,835 children and adults with intellectual disabilities living in New York, giving them continuing opportunities at no cost to them or their families.
“This polar plunge is sure to create lasting memories for all participants while supporting a very worthwhile cause,” added Councilman Imbroto. “Special Olympics New York changes lives through the joy of sports and the Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with this outstanding organization to help make this event a success. Please join with me in braving the chilly waters for a great reason.”
To register your team and invite family and friends, visit http://events.nyso.org/tobaybeach. For more information, call Casey Maloney at (631) 458-4078 or e-mail to cmmaloney@nyso.org.