Polar Plunge events raising funds for Special Olympics Virginia

Virginia residents are leaving the warmth of their homes and diving into icy waters this winter.

Special Olympics Virginia is kicking off its annual Polar Plunge Festival next month.

Proceeds from the fundraiser are used to train and provide services to athletes.

Five Polar Plunges have been scheduled statewide.

Here’s more information about where and when they’re taking place:

• January 19 — Mosaic District
  • 2910 District Avenue in Fairfax
• February 1 – February 2 — Hilton Oceanfront Hotel
  • 3001 Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach
• February 23 — New River
  • Dudley’s Landing at Bisset Park in Radford
• February 23 — Tim’s Rivershore
  • 1510 Cherry Hill Road in Dumfries
• June 8 — Richmond
• • Summer Games, University of Richmond

It costs $100 to participate in a Polar Plunge.

To register or learn more information, visit polarplunge.com or call 804-346-5544.

Those interested in volunteering may sign up online.