CSEA a top donor for Special Olympics New York ROCHESTER — Thousands of hearty Western New Yorkers took part in the recent 17th Annual Rochester Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park. For almost a decade, CSEA Western Region continues to field a team of robust volunteers and donors who support the Special Olympics New York by raising money and jumping into the frigid waters of Lake Ontario. This year, a team of 30 activists and family members raised nearly $7,000 for the organization. Proceeds directly fund entry for Special Olympians to participate and compete at state, national and global sporting events. The Rochester Polar Plunge is the largest of its kind in New York state. It is also one of the largest Polar Plunges to benefit Special Olympics in the entire country. Our CSEA Western Region team finished within the top five team category, and CSEA Western Region President Flo Tripi was the top individual fundraiser in Western New York. After the plunge, members warmed up to a buffet lunch at a local restaurant hosted by Tripi. “We always look forward to this event each year,” she said. “I am so proud of all our members — especially on days like today. We raised a ton of money for the New York Special Olympics and hopefully we can put some smiles on the faces of those families who deserve our support.” Remaining 2017 Polar Plunges — Ove Overmyer North Hempstead – 13th Annual Polar Plunge at North Hempstead Beach Park: March 4, 10 a.m. – Noon Oyster Bay – 4th Annual Polar Plunge at TOBAY Beach: March 18, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Ithaca – Details TBA. March 25. Rockaways – 3rd Annual Rockaways Polar Plunge at Jacob Riis Park Bay: March 25, 10 a.m. – Noon Hundreds of plungers prepare to jump into Lake Ontario. Colleen Clifford, an Erie Educational Employees Local activist, plunges into icy Lake Ontario. For more information and to register or donate, visit polarplungeny.org. 14 The Work Force March 2017
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