User:Somdplunge/Polar Bear Plunge
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The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge was created to raise money for Special Olympics Maryland to help 10,000+ athletes from around the state train and compete year-round. Volunteers "plunge" into the feezing Chesapeake Bay for donations to support Special Olympics.
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[edit] History
The Plunge was founded in 1997 by Tom Schniedwind of Special Olympics Maryland and a member of the Maryland State Police Department. In its initial incarnation, 300 people "plunged" into the Chesapeake Bay at Sandy Point State Park and raised $70,000[1]. Each year the event has grown, culminating in a record crowd of 15,000 participants in 2007.
 Sand sculpture created for the Plunge |
 Participants plunge! |
 Plungers |
[edit] 2008 Plunge
The next Plunge will take place on January 26, 2008, 9am at Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, Maryland, USA.
[edit] Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors: Aerotek, Constellation Energy, Amerigroup,
Gold: FedEx, BNI, Shipley's Jewelry, Graul's Markets, Merritt Athletic Clubs, Southwest, Iceland Air, Under Armor Baltimore Running Festival, Lex Print on Demand, BWBTA, Toyota
Silver: Astro Events, Marylandnightlife.com, Pawtuxent Companies, Chesapeake Bank, CVS, Studio 921
Bronze: Sons of the American Legion, System|Source, Recreation World
Plunge Partners: Brown-eyed Girl, The Corporate Gift Source, Ian Schuman, DDS
