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Over The Edge To Benefit Special Olympics New York

Dean Of Country — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:31:22 +0000

THIS THURSDAY IS IT!. Last year the WYRK Crew went OVER THE EDGE to help Special Olympics New York at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel and it was “Awesome!”. This year we want YOU to do the same. We are looking for the first 150 “EDGERS” to raise $1,000 (or more). Rappel 357 feet [...]

Boy With Cerebral Palsy Runs An Inspiring Race [VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Thu, 31 May 2012 04:47:55 +0000

Be honest. How many days do you think you complain about how tired you are and that you just can’t make it to the gym? Sometimes it takes inspiration like this from a young boy who doesn’t know the word ‘quit’ to make us realize what true determination is. Matt W. is a student at [...]

Go "Over The Edge" To Support Special Olympics!

Clay Moden — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:13:51 +0000

Stunt devils…eat your heart out! Here is a chance to repel the Seneca Niagara Casino!That’s right. How would you like to play Spider Man for the day and help out a great cause. We had a chance to speak with the folks from Special Olympics about this unique opportunity!

WYRK Is Going Over The Edge

Dean Of Country — Tue, 03 May 2011 22:15:42 +0000

Country 106.5 WYRK is going OVER THE EDGE, Friday, July 29th, 2011 to help the Special Olympics of New York. If you missed the Polar Plunge you do not want to miss this over the top fund-raiser that gives people the opportunity to rappel 357 feet (27 stories) down the side of the SENECA NIAGARA CASINO AND HOTEL (the tallest hotel from the Falls to Manhattan!).

Special Olypmics Polar Plunge 2010

Brad Hohman — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:09:22 +0000

Get stuck in car on the thruway. Check. Spend two days digging out of the snow. Check. What could possibly be next? Most people would not think about slipping into a bathing suit and heading to the beach in December...in Buffalo. Fortunately for the Special Olypmics, there are plenty of Buffalonians that are willing to brave the frigid temps of Lake Erie to help a great cause. Over 1,000 people took the plunge today and raised over $100,000. Check out the video, here.