The Deep Creek Dunk’s 25th Anniversary will be held February 22-24, 2024 at the Uno’s and Honi Honi on Deep Creek Lake all to benefit Special Olympics Maryland – Garrett County
WHO- Brave Dunkers take a dip into the frozen Deep Creek Lake
WHAT- The Maryland State Police/Natural Resources Police will host the 25th Deep Creek Dunk on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at Uno’s Pizzeria and Grill on Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland. More than 400 participants from across the state will take a dunk into the chilly waters of Deep Creek Lake to raise funds for Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD). All funds will benefit the Special Olympics Maryland – Garrett County athletes and Unified® teammates.
For the first time ever on Thursday, February 22nd starting at 2:00 PM we will be hosting a Community Dunk. The Community Dunk is presented by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by Oak-Mar Motel & 3rd Street Diner and Casselman Creamery. This is specifically geared toward local community engagement. This first annual event is guaranteed to be a smaller more intimate affair with a local flair! If you are a local, avoid the crowds of the Saturday Dunk but still support the athletes and Unified® teammates of Special Olympics Maryland – Garrett County. Register for the Community Dunk at www.CommunityDunk.com.
“On behalf of many community members who, like myself, try to avoid large crowds or work weekends, I would like to thank Special Olympics Maryland for organizing this special weekday event. This is a great opportunity to involve more locals and we hope to make it a new tradition! I’m also excited to be combining the Community Dunk with our February Business After Hours to create a unique networking and teambuilding event.” – Andrew Fike, Garrett County Chamber of Commerce President
Registration is now open for the MSP/NRP Deep Creek Dunk at www.DunkMD.com. All participants in the Dunk and the Community Dunk must raise a minimum of $75 in pledges and will receive a commemorative event sweatshirt, a food coupon provided by Uno’s Pizzeria and Grill, and the great feeling of freezing their “fur” off for a truly worthy cause.
WHEN- February 22-24, 2024 WHERE- Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
**MEDIA: Media interested in receiving more information about the Deep Creek Dunk may contact Kira Northrop at knorthrop@somd.org or 410-916-4360.**
