{"id":168853,"date":"2026-04-17T20:43:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/168853\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T20:43:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:43:18","slug":"lehigh-students-take-polar-plunge-benefiting-special-olympics-pennsylvania-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/168853\/","title":{"rendered":"Lehigh students take Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Pennsylvania photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lehigh students take Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Pennsylvania<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University students Sophia Bond and Belle Bramer jump together into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2888\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-02-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278159\" \/>Lehigh University students Sophia Bond and Belle Bramer jump together into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University students Sophia Bond and Belle Bramer jump together into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3131\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-01-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278163\" \/>Lehigh University students Sophia Bond and Belle Bramer jump together into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University student Alana Reddy jumps into the cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2796\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-03-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278168\" \/>Lehigh University student Alana Reddy jumps into the cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University student Alana Reddy jumps into the cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2368\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-04-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278178\" \/>Lehigh University student Alana Reddy jumps into the cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University student Alana Reddy jumps into the cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3045\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-05-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278185\" \/>Lehigh University student Alana Reddy jumps into the cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University students Marianna Angle. Gabbi Weiss and Lauren Solorzano take photos after taking the plunge Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2912\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-13-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278191\" \/>Lehigh University students Marianna Angle. Gabbi Weiss and Lauren Solorzano take photos after taking the plunge Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University student Keshia Vitalicio jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2345\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-16-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278194\" \/>Lehigh University student Keshia Vitalicio jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University student John Deutsch jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2810\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-08-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278199\" \/>Lehigh University student John Deutsch jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University student John Deutsch jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2895\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-10-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278202\" \/>Lehigh University student John Deutsch jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University student Jake Stalsitz jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3125\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-06-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278203\" \/>Lehigh University student Jake Stalsitz jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University student Jake Stalsitz jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2948\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-07-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278204\" \/>Lehigh University student Jake Stalsitz jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University student John Deutsch jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2586\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-09-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278205\" \/>Lehigh University student John Deutsch jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University student Kelly Fricker jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2962\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-15-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278206\" \/>Lehigh University student Kelly Fricker jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University student Kelly Fricker jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2771\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-14-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278207\" \/>Lehigh University student Kelly Fricker jumps into cold water Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University's Ashley Lemmons, assistant vice president and dean for student life and leadership, takes the plunge Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2143\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-17-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278208\" \/>Lehigh University\u2019s Ashley Lemmons, assistant vice president and dean for student life and leadership, takes the plunge Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University students John Deutsch, Belle Bramer, Sophia Bond and Jake Stalsitz pose for photos after taking the plunge Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2736\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-11-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278212\" \/>Lehigh University students John Deutsch, Belle Bramer, Sophia Bond and Jake Stalsitz pose for photos after taking the plunge Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh's Community Service Office volunteers and students Alexandra Chevez and Mary Mayken Reed set up the raffle table which features local items Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3084\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-12-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278215\" \/>Lehigh\u2019s Community Service Office volunteers and students Alexandra Chevez and Mary Mayken Reed set up the raffle table which features local items Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lehigh University's Ashley Lemmons, assistant vice president and dean for student life and leadership, takes the plunge Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2398\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TMC-L-PolarPlunge-18-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"18278224\" \/>Lehigh University\u2019s Ashley Lemmons, assistant vice president and dean for student life and leadership, takes the plunge Friday, April 17, 2026, during Special Olympics Pennsylvania\u2019s Mobile Polar Plunge at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 100 Lehigh students and staff jumped into the water to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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