Littleton police to plunge for Special Olympics
February 17, 2021LITTLETON On March 7, four Littleton Police Department members will plunge into Partridge Lake to raise funds for the New Hampshire Special Olympics. It s the first time in recent history that the department has formed a team, and the officers will continue to fundraise throughout February.
The annual Penguin Plunge in Hampton and Winni Dip in Laconia have historically been two of the most significant fundraisers for the New Hampshire Chapter of Special Olympics. The money they generate helps fund year-round athletic training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities.
However, COVID changed the landscape last year and negatively affected Special Olympics funding. This year, the non-profit broke the two larger gatherings into numerous hyper-local, do-it-yourself events with plunges happening throughout February and March.