Some people dump ice water on their heads for charity. Others plunge their bodies into early spring waters, lowering their body temperatures just to raise money for a cause. If you’re inclined to jump (or wade in) to help out Special Olympians, guide dogs, and those with developmental disorders, make like a polar bear at these events (onlookers are welcome, but please make a contribution).

Saturday April 6

Splish Splash Polar Plunge

Calverton

Registration at 10:00 am

Plunge at noon

631-458-4078

polarplungeny.org/splishsplash

 

Benefits the athletes of Special Olympics New York.

 

Sunday April 7

 

Blue Point Polar Plunge

Corey Beach

Blue Point

Registration starts at 10 am

Plunge at 11:30 am

631-363-5958

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/BluePoint/BluePointLionsClubPolarPlunge

 

Proceeds support the Guide Dog Foundation of Smithtown and other local causes.

 

Saturday April 13

 

Bay Shore Polar Bear Splash

Bay Shore Marina

South Clinton Avenue

Registration starts at 8:30 am

Plunge at 10:00 am

631-585-0100, ext. 269

https://www.ahrcsuffolk.org/splash19
Benefits AHRC Suffolk’s programs for children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.