Redmond Residents Invited to Take the Plunge for Special Olympics

Redmond's most extreme thrill-seekers and good-cause-supporters will once again gather at this New Year's Day for a Special Olympics fundraiser that encourages participants to take a frigid dip in the waters of Lake Sammamish.

The Special Olympics Washington Polar Bear Plunge is organized by local law enforcement agencies and will take place at various locations around the state in January and February. The Redmond plunge is set for noon on Jan. 1, with additional festivities beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Those willing to take the plunge are invited to register as groups or individuals. You can also sign up as a "chicken coop" participant to help collect donations while avoiding the icy-swim aspect of the fundraiser.

Each individual participant must raise at least $50 in donations to take part in the plunge. Click here for more information or to register for the Redmond event.