Hempstead, NY - Student-athletes from Hofstra University took part in two community service initiatives recently, making visits to local elementary schools as well as taking part in the Polar Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics of New York.

In honor or Dr. Seuss' birthday celebration on March 1, student-athletes made trips to three local elementary schools and shared their favorite Dr. Seuss books. Team members from men's and women's cross country, women's basketball, women's golf, volleyball, wrestling and women's lacrosse visited children from pre-k through 4th grade to read with the students as well as stress the importance of a proper balance between education and sports.

On Saturday, March 2 student-athletes plunged into the Long Island Sound off the coast of Port Washington to raise funds for the Special Olympics of New York. Student-athletes from men's tennis and women's cross country took the plunge, while student-athletes from several athletic teams combined to raise $1,375.03. 100% of the proceeds raised go to the Special Olympics of New York.