Polar Bear Plunge raises $1.5 million for Special Olympics Delaware

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On Sunday, February 4, over 4,000 people ran into the Atlantic Ocean from the beach in Rehoboth as part of the Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics. The event raised a record $1.5 million for the organization with the record number of participants joining the plunge from across the state. “The water temperature was 41 degrees, and the air …

Truck Convoy for Special Olympics celebrates 21st year in Southern Delaware  

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Nearly 200 truck drivers from across the state and region will converge at the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 23, to take part in a police-escorted 29-mile scenic ride through Kent County. Drivers mingle and enjoy breakfast beginning as early as 8:30 a.m. followed by a short program at 9:30. Trucks depart the Fairgrounds at 10:30 and do not return following the convoy.    The Truck Convoy, celebrating its 21st year, is part of a national effort to raise money and awareness …

Milford athlete earns fifth place at Special Olympics bowling tournament

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Special Olympics held their state bowling tournament on Saturday, September 9 at Brunswick Doverama, located behind the Rodney Village Shopping Center. One Milford area athlete, Danny Yonker, had a two-game score of 212 which earned him fifth place. “Months of training culminate when more than 350 Special Olympic athletes and Unified partners, who are peers without disabilities, from across the …