Prepare to Plunge!
Start a fundraiser of your own, or search for your favorite plunger's page below!
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Anonymous
I donated in support of this campaign.
A supporter of Kelly Tracey
I donated in support of this campaign on Kelly Tracey's page.
Marcy Taylor
"Sorry I was so late with this - hated missing the plunge this year."
$100
A supporter of Noelle Wertz
"Sorry I'm late...hopefully it was a blast!"
$50
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A supporter of Tiffany Hicks
I donated in support of this campaign on Tiffany Hicks's page.
A supporter of Nasty Bob
I donated in support of this campaign on Nasty Bob's page.
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Julia & Ron Suffecool
"Plunging for fur babies! Way to Go! Proud of You! Wifey "
$100
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Dave Shockey
"Your friends at Dave Shockey Auto Body......... Even tho you didnt go under"
$200
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Robin Straley
"Well deserved."
$50
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Karen Talamini
"Thanks for Plunging for a great cause!"
$50
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Teresa Beckner
"Go Carrie and Kelby! "
A supporter of Bridget Welsh
I donated in support of this campaign on Bridget Welsh's page.
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Kathleen Forrest
"Thanks for taking care of our fur babies! "
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Stephanie George
I donated in support of this campaign on Chris Anne Beardslee's page.
Hannah Vargason
I donated in support of this campaign.
$100
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Juliette Wallace
"At least the sun is out!"
$50
Kevin Barry
"Good luck Ron, My donation is in name of Haddie, our new rescue from Oconee Animal Shelter, Great cause."
$100
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With your help, we can save more lives!
How? By rallying your friends, family, and networks to support your plunge! Come on....you're brave enough to jump into the icy waters, so why not show it off?!
Join the Plunge!
Join HSWC on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, for our 21st Annual Polar Bear Plunge at Greenbrier State Park! Create a fundraising page to encourage friends and family to donate toward your plunge, don your craziest costume, and take the frigid plunge for the animals!
Virtual Plungers
Interested in supporting the animals at HSWC but unable to attend this year's plunge in person? Become a virtual plunger! Virtual plungers who register by January 12th can receive an official Polar Bear Plunge long-sleeve t-shirt (limited sizes and quantities) and access to helpful fundraising tools. Submit your virtual plunge video to HSWC via Facebook Messenger or to events@hswcmd.org by January 15th for your chance to win Most Creative Virtual Plunge!
Fundraising Prize
Preregistration for the Polar Bear Plunge closes at 12 pm on Friday, January 12th, 2024. Reach one of these donation levels through fundraising or recruitment, and you will receive a small token of thanks. Incentives are awarded to individual fundraising goals and do not apply to team totals.
$100 Fundraising Level OR 4 participants recruited: Polar Bear Plunge Magnet
$250 Fundraising Level OR 10 participants recruited: HSWC Tote Bag
Starting a fundraiser is easy to do, and it's fun! We'll even give you all the tools you'll need to make a difference. With your help, we can ensure more animals are cared for and placed into loving, forever homes.
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!
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Alexa Dickinson
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