The Maryland State Police/Natural Resources Police will host the 25th Deep Creek Dunk on Saturday, Feb. 24 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, Feb. 22, starting at 2 p.m., the group will host 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 of what is planned as an annual event is billed as “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,” a spokesperson said. “Register for the Community Dunk at www.CommunityDunk.com.”
Money raised during the Dunk week goes towards the Special Olympics Maryland — Garrett County programming, including participation at the 2023 Bowling State Championships back on Dec. 3 and Garrett County Public Schools hosted the first ever Interscholastic Unified Elementary Bocce County Championships on Dec. 20. For more information New addition announced for 25th year of Deep Creek Dunk | Garrett News | wvnews.com
