Please join the University of Maryland School of Nursing’s Family and Friends 2027 Polar Bear Plunge team in support of Special Olympics Maryland along with the Maryland State Police.
The UMSON Family and Friends Team is gearing up for the 2027 Polar Bear Plunge! We’d love for you to experience inclusion and jump in with us! By joining the team, you’re not just taking a quick dip; you’re standing behind programs that promote inclusion, health, and opportunity for more than 19,000 athletes across the state.
Whether you’re ready to plunge into the bay or prefer to stay dry and cheer from the beach (or virtually from your house), you’ll be freezin’ for a reason! Bring (or share with) colleagues, friends, and family, and help us show what it looks like when UMSON shows up for inclusive health and for our community.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027
Time: 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. *Specific team plunge time TBD
Location: Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD
Or plunge VIRTUALLY and stay warm. Raising $100 earns a Polar Plunge sweatshirt.
*The Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge is a fundraising event in which individuals pledge or raise $100 or more for the chance to plunge into the Chesapeake Bay in support of Special Olympic athletes and Unified teammates who train and compete yearround free of charge.
For more information, contact Rebecca Weston at rweston@umaryland.edu or Bridgitte Gourley at bgourley@umaryland.edu.