WASHINGTON (7News) — The Polar Plunge is set to make a splash in the community as it raises funds for Special Olympics DC, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The event will help fund year-round sports, health, and inclusion programs for over 2,500 residents in the District of Columbia.

Special Olympics DC also collaborates with 55 DC Public Schools and offers free health screenings, as well as job and life-skill training, to those in need.

Thousands of community members have joined the event, which features local vendors and family-friendly activities at the concurrent Flurry Fest at Yards Park.


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