At the September 28 Town Board Meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner introduced New York Special Olympics athlete Matt Schuster and Director of Development Alexis Dawson. They discussed the upcoming 14th annual New York Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach and encouraged participation and donations.
Councilwoman Bonner presented Matt Schuster and Alexis Dawson with a proclamation declaring September 28 as Special Olympics Day in the Town of Brookhaven. Schuster spoke about the rigorous training required for Special Olympics athletes, who prepare for weeks and months for local, regional, and statewide competitions. The athletes are supported by over 5,000 coaches and 4,300 volunteers and participate in programs free of charge, relying solely on donations to cover costs.
The 2024 Polar Plunge is scheduled for Saturday, November 23. Registration begins at 9:30 am with the plunge set for 11:30 am. The event will take place at Cedar Beach, located at 244 Harbor Beach Road in Mt. Sinai.
Pictured left to right are Town Clerk Kevin LaValle; Councilman Neil Foley; Councilwoman Jane Bonner; Matt Schuster; Alexis Dawson; Supervisor Dan Panico; Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich; Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig; and Councilman Michael Loguercio.
For more information or to register or donate, visit www.specialolympics.org.