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Saturday, February 23, 2013  Some brave souls took a dip for the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Bear Plunge. The ice cold dip raises money and awareness for Special Olympics athletes across Michigan.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  Michigan residents are raising money for the Michigan Special Olympics by plunging into Lake Fenton.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Hundreds of athletes have descended on the Grand Traverse Resort for the 2013 Special Olympic winter games.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Neille Giffune will cover the 2013 Special Olympics in Traverse CIty, Michigan

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  NBC 25 brings you coverage of the Special Olympics in Traverse City. Stay tuned throughout the week.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Thousands of Michigan athletes competed this weekend in the 2012 Special Olympics State Summer Games. Held in Mt. Pleasant at Central Michigan University, the event featured sports ranging from track to bowling.

Friday, June 01, 2012  The athletes paraded into Kelly/Shorts stadium at Central Michigan University, proudly sporting their local team colors, cheered on by community leaders and local law enforcement.

Sunday, April 29, 2012  From 2-4 p.m. Sunday afternoon, family and friends showed their support for the ones they love, the Area 13 Special Olympics athletes.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Ishpeming High School junior Eric Dompierre, who has down syndrome, was recently informed that he will not be eligible to play for his varsity basketball team next season, when he turns 20 years old.

Thursday, September 16, 2010  Bay City Police and speical olympians run two miles to create awareness

Saturday, February 27, 2010  Nearly 100 divers take part in annual Polar Plunge benefit.

Monday, November 23, 2009  A new generation of Kennedys could emerge to extend the family's political dynasty

Thursday, August 13, 2009  Thousands expected to attend Eunice Kennedy Shriver public wake at Cape Cod church

Friday, March 20, 2009  The Special Olympics Michigan president says she'd welcome the opportunity to send the nonprofit's top bowler to the White House.

Friday, March 20, 2009  Gutter ball? Obama compares his bowling to Special Olympics on 'The Tonight Show'