They raised money for Special Olympics New York. Their reward? A chance to plunge into the frigid waters of Canandaigua Lake.

Nolan Johnson and Jonathan Wicklein were the last two “polar plungers” for Saturday’s Special Olympics Polar Plunge in Whitewater.

While the initial shock of cold water can be intense, the long-term benefits make it a notable addition to health routines.

BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) - Students, teachers and the Byron Fire Department jumped into ice-cold water Friday afternoon. They call ...

Barren River Lake in Lucas earned the top spot in Kentucky and ranked 84th nationwide. The practice, known for its adrenaline ...

Claire Hilbers, 46, of Chagrin Falls does regular polar plunges and competed in the sixth International Ice Swimming Association World Championships in Molveno, Italy in January.

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Grandpa Bredo Morstoel will be honored throughout Estes Park as the Frozen Dead Guy Days festival kicks off at 2 p.m. Friday.

More than 100 people took to the cold waters of Doran Beach in Bodega Bay March 1 to raise money for Special Olympics ...

The sun was shining, hip music was playing and service members were shivering in the McChord Outdoor Pool. It was ...

Fresno Polar Plunge fundraiser will be held at Millerton Lake on Saturday, March 15, where participants will raise money and ...

I’m a girl who won’t step foot in the shower until I see steam, and I’ll try anything once. So when I heard about two local ...