Braving the icy Atlantic ocean waters in support of charitable endeavors has become a tradition along the Jersey Shore. On Saturday, that tradition kicks off with the annual Thanks4Giving Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics New Jersey [SONJ] along the shore just north of the Convention Hall in Asbury Park. Organized by the Law Enforcement Torch Run [LETR], […]

A few brave souls will face the elements Saturday afternoon when the annual Thanks4Giving Plunge returns to Asbury Park. Held in support of the Special Olympics New Jersey [SONJ], the Plunge kicks off at 1 p.m. at the beach just north of the Convention Hall, located at 1300 Ocean Ave. The Special Olympics New Jersey […]

More than $40,000 was raised for Special Olympics New Jersey [SONJ], which provides year round, gratis sports training and competition opportunities for more than 25,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities, organizers announced Tuesday. Despite Saturday’s inclement weather, over 3,000 participated in the three events, which included a 5K, half and full marathon. Hosted by Jersey Shore […]