Police embrace plunge as ‘freezin’ for a reason’
The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge has so many participants eager to plunge into the frigid Chesapeake Bay to benefit Special Olympics Maryland they have to stagger the events over three days.
For Anne Arundel County Police Capt.
Frank Tewey, plunging for his eighth year, the pleasure is all his.
“We are freezin’ for a reason,” he said.
“Heroes need heroes. And to me these athletes who go out there every day and prove what they can do [are] my hero.”
Special Olympics Maryland uses the monies raised to create opportunities for residents with mental challenges to participate in sports activities from bowling to track and field.
The annual event is the major fundraising event for the Maryland Torch Run, sponsored by the state police and joined by thousands every year at Sandy Point State Park. Plunge Week started Friday with the Super Plunge — when the daring brave the bay waters once an hour for 24 hours — and resumes this coming Thursday with the See PLUNGE, page 4
For Anne Arundel County Police Capt.
Frank Tewey, plunging for his eighth year, the pleasure is all his.
“We are freezin’ for a reason,” he said.
“Heroes need heroes. And to me these athletes who go out there every day and prove what they can do [are] my hero.”
Special Olympics Maryland uses the monies raised to create opportunities for residents with mental challenges to participate in sports activities from bowling to track and field.
The annual event is the major fundraising event for the Maryland Torch Run, sponsored by the state police and joined by thousands every year at Sandy Point State Park. Plunge Week started Friday with the Super Plunge — when the daring brave the bay waters once an hour for 24 hours — and resumes this coming Thursday with the See PLUNGE, page 4
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