SEA ISLE CITY — This year’s Polar Bear Plunge Weekend (President’s Day Weekend) event, a 5K run and a 1.5-mile walk will be Sun., Feb. 20.

The race will be held at 11 a.m. on the boardwalk with registration at 9 a.m. at La Costa Motel & Lounge, JFK Boulevard & Landis Avenues in Sea Isle City.

Immediately following the Run-Walk, participants will gather in the huge heated tents at La Costa Lounge for food, drink, live music, raffles and family fun for the kids.

Some of the raffle items include: Eagles, Phillies and Flyers tickets. There are also gift certificates for popular Tri-State area restaurants and shops.

One in 110 children are diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined. It is four times more likely to strike boys than girls and typically lasts throughout a person’s lifetime.

Autism impairs a person’s ability to communicate and relate to others. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe. If you can think of one person who has autism, they are the reason you should participate.

Last year’s event was a huge success, with many families and large groups participating. This year we are in need of more participants and sponsorships. This event brings so much of our community together for such an important cause.

Check us out on the web at www. polarbearrunwalkforautism.com where you can register online, download a registration form or donate at your convenience. E-mail polarbearrunwalkforautism@comcast.net or call 609-741-7728 for further information.