Polar Bear Plunges are held all across the United States to raise money for Special Olympics . The events `` allow people of all ages and abilities to do something wild and crazy to shake off the winter blues . '' A variation consists of jumping into a body of water during the winter . Maryland raised the most money of all the states in 2010 .
Polar Bear Plunges are held all across the United States to raise money for Special Olympics . A variation consists of jumping into a body of water during the winter . Maryland raised the most money of all the states in 2010 .