Hundreds of supporters dove into the Gifford Pinchot Park Saturday as part of the Special Olympics Pennsylvania annual Polar Plunge.

The Special Olympics New York hosted a Polar Plunge and competition at North Hempstead Beach Park Saturday. More than 100 fund-raising participants raised

Special Olympics Vermont is gearing up for its 30th annual Penguin Plunge. However, there are some concerns about possible federal funding cuts. For Special Olympics athletes like Daniel Goodrow, having Vermonters brave the frigid water means he can continue playing the sports he loves.

The Eugene Polar Plunge is an annual event that raises money for Special Olympics Oregon. Special Olympics Oregon provides opportunities for athletes to compete at local, regional and statewide levels. The fundraiser supports over 5,000 athletes in Special Olympics across Oregon.