The Polar Bear Plunge took place on New Year’s Day and was a
chance for adventurous swimmers to raise money for a good cause.
The 115th annual Polar Bear Plunge invited swimmers
to jump into the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Swimmers raised over
$55,000 for the Coney Island community. Money was earmarked towards creating a
cleaner and environment and improved quality of life for Coney Island Residents.
The Coney Island community is a neighborhood with a high poverty rate that is
still recovering from Superstorm Sandy.
Founded in 1903, the Coney Island Polar Bear Club is the
oldest winter bathing organization in the United States. They swim every Sunday
from November through April.
