Penguin Plunge Takes to the Icy Waters

As long as it's cold outside, you may as well be Freezin' for a Reason. Don't miss the opportunity to run, jump, or dive into the chilly waters as part of the state-wide Penguin Plunge. The fundraiser benefits Special Olympics Connecticut. Last Year, thousands of "penguins" took the plunge along Connecticut's shores.  

Westport's plunge will take place at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at Compo Beach, 170 Riverside Avenue, Westport. Registration will be held prior to the plunge from 12:30 to 2:15.

Penguin participants solicit donations from family, friends and local businesses in order to take the plunge. Incentive prizes for money raised and individual and group awards are given in a number of different categories.

The Westport-Weston Chamber recently accepted the challenge to raise funds to support the Special Olympics Connecticut, Inc., Penguin Plunge. The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

Support this project by contributing to Special Olympics Connecticut, Inc. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made online by clicking here or sending a contribution to  More information on the Special Olympics Connecticut, Inc. and its programs can be found at http://www.soct.org.

For more information, contact Karlie Urbaniak  at the chamber: 203-227-9234.