Since 2001 people have taking the plunge into cold bodies of water during the Polar Plunge to help raise money for Special Olympic athletes.

If the Super Plungers braved the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay for 24 plunges in 24 hours over the weekend, you can do it once.

The Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge is a fundraising event in which individuals pledge $100.00 or more for the chance to Plunge into the Chesapeake Bay at Sandy Point State Park in ...

WBAL-TV, WBAL NewsRadio and 98 Rock are hosting a telethon to benefit Special Olympics Maryland for the 2025 Polar Bear Plunge! THREE WAYS TO GIVE: CALL — 410-261-2300 TEXT — Send “PLUNGE25” in a text ...

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Scientists have found that sebum is what allows polar bears to stay insulated and thrive in some of Earth’s most punishing ...

At the end of the interview, Qarsoq Høegh-Dam, a top official with the Naleraq party and an adviser to Olsen, popped in to ...

Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge is underway! WBAL-TV reporter Tori Yorgey did the 24-hour Super Plunge this week, and more Marylanders are taking the plunge in the coming days.

Guinness World Records range from obscure achievements to mind-blowing feats that stun the world. We've seen record-breaking mountaineering ascents, scuba divin ...

Beauty queen ceremoniously kisses a mule on the nose to open the Benson Mule Days festivities. JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston ...

Animal awareness days provide rescue and wildlife groups with the opportunity to highlight public awareness and raise funds ...

A British woman donned a polar bear costume to run a frigid Norwegian marathon and break a world record with her time of 4 hours, 58 minutes and 29 seconds.