Press Releases

April 1, 2012
Winni Dip Raises Over $39,000 for Special Olympics New Hampshire
The sun was shining and fun was had by all as 71 people "dipped" into Lake Winnipesaukee today raising $39,614 for Special Olympics New Hampshire.

March 29, 2012
Athletes Battle for State Titles This Weekend
Over 800 Special Olympics Athletes and Unified Partners will compete at the annual State Basketball Tournament in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on March 30th & 31st, 2012.

March 13, 2012
Law Enforcement Plan A Dip In Lake Winnipesaukee
On the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, members of New Hampshire’s law enforcement community will be jumping or “dipping” into the state’s largest lake all for a good cause. The 4th Annual Winni Dip is a fundraising event of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) to support Special Olympics New Hampshire (SONH).

February 29, 2012
Athletes to Showcase Their Talents at Winter Games
Since 1970 Special Olympics New Hampshire (SONH) has been offering athletic opportunities across the state to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This year SONH will hold its State Winter Games at Waterville Valley Resort, marking the 36th year of the Winter Games and the 18th year the event has been hosted in Waterville Valley.

February 5, 2012
Plunge Weekend Raises Over $688,000 for Special Olympics
Over 1,100 people plunged into the Atlantic Ocean raising $688,380 for Special Olympics New Hampshire on Saturday and Sunday, February 4 & 5.

January 23, 2012
Pampered Penguins Make A Difference
Hampton Beach will look more like summer than winter on February 5th as hundreds will converge on the beach for the 13th Annual Penguin Plunge. The brave individuals plunging into the Atlantic Ocean are raising money for Special Olympics New Hampshire (SONH).

January 6, 2012
Penguins in Hampton "Freezin' for a Reason"
Hundreds of people will be headed to Hampton Beach in February to plunge into the Atlantic Ocean.