Take the Plunge for a Cause: Support the Lobster Dip and Maine Athletes

Start your New Year with a splash by supporting the Lobster Dip, Special Olympics Maine’s iconic charity plunge in Old Orchard Beach! Each January 1st, hundreds of brave participants run into the icy Atlantic Ocean to raise crucial funds that help provide year‑round sports, health, and leadership programs for more than 5,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities across Maine.

Whether you choose to register to take the plunge, form a team with friends or coworkers, or donate to support a dipper from the shore, every contribution helps build confidence, inclusion, and community for athletes of all ages. Spectators are welcome too—cheer on the dippers and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

The Lobster Dip is more than a chilly adventure—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact. Dive in, have fun, and help make this year’s event a meaningful start to the year for Maine athletes.