Meet Bryan Coon

A fellow Plunger and an athlete you're supporting!

Bryan's life was forever changed by his involvement in Special Olympics. So when you jump into the icy Atlantic, just know that you're supporting athletes like Bryan Coon.

Meet Kellen Gerenser

Kellen Gerenser is a true Wonder Woman
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Meet Tony Shore

A lifelong Special Olympics athlete and Polar Plunge enthusiast
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Meet Michelle Philip

Michelle Philip is a Special Olympics Virginia athlete whose passion for sports and inclusion has inspired many.
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Meet Travis Hunter

Travis Hunter, a Special Olympics Virginia athlete for more than 20 years, found his voice and confidence through sports.
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Meet Andy Mullins

"In the general public, there is a lot of cruelness towards people who look different. But in a community like Special Olympics, here, he is accepted.”
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All About Special Olympics Healthy Athletes

In 1997, Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® began offering free health screenings and education to Special Olympics athletes in a welcoming, fun environment.
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Meet Bryan Coon

A fellow Plunger and an athlete you're supporting!
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The Lore of Grace Anne

Be like Grace Anne. Don't settle this plunge season. Go for the Cold.
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Meet Robert "The Hulk" Harris

A fellow Plunger and an athlete you're supporting!
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A Letter from Emily Bower

Emily is not only a Special Olympics athlete but a plunger too!
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