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Unseasonably Warm Weather Brings Out the Crowds for the Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge

Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge
all photos by Josh Barnett
February 26,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Seaside Heights NJ, over 6,884 plunged into the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday for the 24th for the annual Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge in Seaside Heights.

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Many groups raised money from Newark Firefighters, the fraternal orders like the Polar Bear Plunge and Hiram on Ice team.

The water temperatures were reported at 44 degrees and the temperature around 54 degrees, according to organizers, which was much warmer than in years past. Around 1 p.m. the action started with the plunge, thousands crowded the beach dressed as Vikings, polar bears and even Santa Claus.

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The annual event raises money for the New Jersey Special Olympics and organizers say they expect to raise more than $1.875 million this year.

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Ridgewood Police Officers make their mark in 2015 Law Enforcement torch run to raise money for New Jersey Special Olympics

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June 13,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood  NJ , Onn Friday June 12  Ridgewood Police Officers participated in the 2015 Law Enforcement torch run sponsored by Ridgewood PBA Local 20 to raise money for New Jersey Special Olympics. Pictured from left to right Officer Thomas, Detective Henky, Sergeant Bolten, Officer Donnelly and Officer C.Mormino.

The Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more than 4.4 million athletes in 170 countries.

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Ridgewood Police Department to participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise money in support of the New Jersey Special Olympics

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Ridgewood Police Department to participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise money in support of the New Jersey Special Olympics

Each year Members of the Ridgewood Police Department participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise money in support of the New Jersey Special Olympics. On May 30th 2014 members will again carry the “Flame of Hope” through Ridgewood.

Please support our effort by making a donation to the Special Olympics torch run. Envelopes to make a donation are located at the Ridgewood Police Desk. You could also click on the link below to donate online. Select the Ridgewood Police Department from the drop down menu and make your donation. We thank you for your support. 

https://secure.sonj.org/torch-run/donate