Sayreville police involved in PBA main fundraiser for Special Olympics polar bear dive

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Sayreville PBA Local 98 members participated in the February 26 Polar Bear Plunge dive in Seaside Heights. Thousands of residents from across the state jumped into the 41-degree ocean to raise money for the Special Olympics in New Jersey. The Sayreville PBA raised $ 15,219, the most lucrative PBA to attend. PHOTO BY STEVEN MASLOWSKI

SAYREVILLE – Officers from the Sayreville Police Department have raised more than $ 15,000 in favor of the Special Olympics in New Jersey by diving into ocean waters in the winter.

On February 26, the Chareville Police Charitable Organization (PBA) Local 98 took part in a polar bear dive in Seaside Heights to raise money for the Special Olympics in New Jersey. According to the Sayreville PBA, $ 15,219 was raised, more than the planned $ 15,000.

For this event, 19 Sayreville officers joined thousands of others by jumping into the water with a temperature of 41 degrees.

According to the Sayreville PBA, the funds raised will go to programs and events for thousands of Special Olympics athletes in the state.

According to the Sayreville PBA, the $ 15,219 raised was the highest among PBA participants in the event. Overall, the Sayreville PBA raised 11th in terms of funds among the teams involved.

“Earlier today, members of the Seireville PBA froze for good reason,” PBA representatives wrote on social media. “We joined thousands of others who jumped into the 41-degree ocean to raise money for the Special Olympics in New Jersey. We managed to raise $ 15,219, which was more than our goal. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped us in this great event. “

The Polar Bear Dive is an annual event held at Seaside Heights for the Special Olympics in New Jersey.

According to the official website of Polar Bear Plunge, the event in 2022 raised $ 2 million, which is more than the planned $ 1.8 million.