Lehigh Valley

February 21, 2026

Coca-Cola Park

1050 Ironpigs Way, Allentown, PA 18109

Join thousands of brave Polar Plungers at Coca-Cola Park for the coolest event of the winter! The Lehigh Valley 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, business person or law enforcement member? Check out our various specialty Plunge offerings below!

10 am: Registration opens (all participants must check-in at registration)
11 am: Costume Contest
11:30 am: Opening Remarks
12:00 pm: First Plunge!

Parking is available in lots at Coca-Cola Park.

Plunge town will offer free Wawa coffee and hot chocolate, games, music, food trucks, a costume contest and more!

Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Lehigh Valley Polar Plunge? Follow this link to learn more!

Need anything else? Email Rachel at rbari@specialolympicspa.org

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ShAvengerz

$10,863 raised (136%) • 28 members

TEAM CAITLYN

$8,456 raised (56%) • 10 members

Monroe Maniacs

$7,817 raised (782%) • 6 members

Team Lehigh

$6,950 raised (77%) • 10 members

Hypothermia Heroes

$4,960 raised (83%) • 7 members

Jessica Floryshak

$2,720 raised (136%)

Jeffrey Kovacs

$2,615 raised (87%)

Tyler Youngkin

$2,260 raised (2260%)

Sean Scott

$1,535 raised (1535%)

Kristina Thompson

$1,405 raised (1405%)

Don’t see your name or team? Click here to check your rank and access your page to jumpstart your fundraising!

Specialty Group Plunges

Lehigh Valley Cool Schools

February 21, 2026

Cool Schools Polar Plunges feature teams of K-12 students who plunge and raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics. Registering as a Cool Schools team is a great team-building experience and an awesome way to support Special Olympics athletes within your school community!

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& Register

Lehigh Valley Super Plunge

February 20, 2026

As registered Super Plungers, these brrrrrave men and women commit to Plunging each hour for 24 hours straight in an outdoor pool at the Grand Eastonian Hotel. The 24th and final plunge will be into the frigid Delaware River.

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& Register

Lehigh Valley Business Happy Hour Plunge

February 20, 2026

On Friday, February 20, Special Olympics PA Greater Lehigh Valley is hosting our first-ever Business Happy Hour Plunge! An afternoon designed for team building, connection, and making a meaningful impact.

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& Register

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