Polar Bear Plunge 2017

For the last 4 or so years, I have been a passive participant in a very cool event. LITERALLY. Each year I hit the Jersey Shore in February to hang out with my friends... my friends who are supporting a great cause. The Seaside Heights Polar Bear plunge gets 6,000 participants and 25,000 spectators... and boats and helicopters too! What's the cause? NJ Special Olympics. NEED I SAY MORE??

Tomorrow, we plunge! This year I am participating in the SEASIDE HEIGHTS POLAR BEAR PLUNGE TO SUPPORT NJ SPECIAL OLYMPICS. Any donations are appreciated for this great cause. Little did I know that on top of my sign-up fee I have to raise $100 for the cause. Since it is such a worthy cause I am not daunted, but any help is appreciated!! Cheers to athletes who deserve it and the scholarships and friendships and teaching and training and life lessons ... they deserve the $100 more than I do!

http://www.classy.org/fundraise?fcid=904967

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