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Maryland Special Olympics

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

County Police Pass the Torch for Special Olympics

The 25th annual Maryland Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics helps raise money and awareness for the athletes taking part in the Summer Games.

On Thursday morning, county police officers will be running along Ritchie Highway, from Glen Burnie to Annapolis, and all for a good cause. The Anne Arundel County Police Department is participating in the 25th annual Maryland Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in an effort to help raise money and awareness for the athletes taking part in the Summer Games. Starting at 9 a.m., officers will carry the torch from the Glen Burnie Town Center along Ritchie Highway through the communities of Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Severna Park, and Arnold, ending at the Naval Academy Bridge at approximately 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to come out and support the Law Enforcement Torch Run by cheering on the runners as the flame torch travels up …

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Photo Gallery: Thousands Take the 2011 Polar Bear Plunge

Event raises over $2 million for Maryland Special Olympics.

Thousands braved the cold for the Maryland State Police sponsored Polar Bear Plunge for Maryland Special Olympics held Saturday, January 29, on the beaches of Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis. Guests enjoyed entertainment from: DJ Pauly D of Jersey Shore fame who provided music in the standing room only Rams Head Ice Lodge; the Chesapeake Bayhawks and their Arctic Lacrosse Experience tent; the Mickey Harris’ Monster Garage show; and the beauty experts of Robert Andrew - The Salon and Spa, where non-plungers relaxed to massages and beauty treatments. Led by event chair Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens, the plungers raised over $2 million dollars for the cause.

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8:21 pm on Saturday, January 29, 2011

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Plunging for a Special Cause at Sandy Point

Maryland State Police sponsors 15th Annual Polar Bear Plunge featuring a guest appearance by Jersey Shore's DJ Pauly D.

Hard to believe, but one of the most popular events at Sandy Point State Park actually takes place in January, when entering the Bay waters is not only uncomfortable, it is downright shocking. Broadneck residents should prepare for the traffic that will surely be coming our way for the Maryland State Police 15th annual Polar Bear Plunge benfitting Maryland Special Olympics, taking place Saturday, January 29. Last year, the event drew approximately 25,000 participants, and organizers expect that number to only go up. The event has grown from a simple plunge into the cold waters to an all day event, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m, with the official “plunges” taking place at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.  Here is a list of a variety of events and activities that will …

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