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Kevin and Charlie Vogt, along with Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomason, preview the 2026 Polar Plunge, set for February 6–7 in Virginia Beach. The event marks the 35th anniversary of the iconic fundraiser supporting Special Olympics athletes across the Commonwealth. Charlie Vogt shares what Special Olympics has meant to their family and how its programs create opportunity, confidence, and inclusion. Kevin is a local DJ. He's raised $60,000 by taking the icy dip. The Polar Plunge provides critical funding for year-round training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The Virginia Beach plunge weekend includes a 5K Friday night. polarplunge.com