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Cowans Gap

  • December 13, 2025
  • Cowans Gap State Park
  • 6235 Aughwick Rd, Fort Loudon, PA 17224
  • Join brave Polar Plungers in Cowans Gap State Park for the coolest event of the winter! The Cowans Gap Polar Plunge has something for everybody – food, music, dancing, games and extremely cold water! Most importantly, every dollar raised helps support vital programming for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. Start fundraising today to join the fun. Are you a school? Check out our various specialty Plunge offerings below!.

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9 am: Registration & Plunge Town open
11:30 am: Opening Ceremony
11:40 am: Safety Briefing
12 pm: Plunge begins!

Need anything else? Email ridgevalley@specialolympicspa.org.

Amount Raised

$7,460

of $25,000

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Who you’re supporting

“I love Special Olympics. I have met so many people over the years that are still my friends. It’s great to inspire and cheer each other on. Special Olympics has helped me to be more confident. I used to be very nervous speaking in public, but now I’m not afraid of the spotlight.”

Nicholas Dorion
Flag Football, Northampton

 

“I’m proud of the fact that I have managed to do more than people told my mom I would ever be able to do. Getting into college was probably my proudest accomplishment and Special Olympics has helped me build my confidence and learn new sports. My mom raised me to be strong and independent and that is why I have been able to do what I do.”

Dominic Johnson
Volleyball, Franklin

“Special Olympics is my life. I moved from an extremely anxious, insecure individual to a young woman who found a ‘home’ with Special Olympics. Growing up, I was excluded and was unable to understand even basic things about how the world works. I attended a number of different schools and was extremely awkward physically until I found that, with coaching from Special Olympics, I could succeed. My medals are precious.”

Celine Heffron-Pero
Athletics, Montgomery

“I had a very difficult time learning the skills of golf. With help from my coaches, I was able to learn the skills and I received a gold medal at State Games which gave me the opportunity to be picked for USA Games. I have made many new friends and play five different sports, including powerlifting and basketball.”

Reshema Sedziak
Golf, Erie

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Special Olympics Pennsylvania will accept gifts from donors and solicit gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations and via special events to support operations in its 9 geographic regions around the state. Such funds are unrestricted but will be used to meet regional operating needs as defined by the Board-approved budget in each region. Should funds raised exceed regional operating needs in the current year, those excess funds may be used at the sole discretion of Special Olympics PA for any purposes that will help the organization further and fulfill its mission.