In a nutshell Polar bear fur repels ice thanks to a specialized hair grease (sebum) that gives them ice adhesion strength comparable to high-tech synthetic materials, making it extremely difficult for ...

Since 2001 people have taking the plunge into cold bodies of water during the Polar Plunge to help raise money for Special ...

The Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge is a fundraising event in which individuals pledge $100.00 or more for the chance to Plunge into the Chesapeake Bay at Sandy Point State Park in ...

The polar plunge, which was held by Sea Girt Recreation, raised more than $50,000 for Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity. The group's LIFT program provides home repairs to veterans at no cost, said ...

Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) is set to host a Polar Plunge event in Lansing on Sunday, Feb. 2. The Polar Plunge is a SOMI fundraising event. Participants jump in icy ...