Penguin Plunge

The Penguin Plunge is a fundraising event entering in its thirteenth year. A Plunger agrees to plunge into the Atlantic Ocean at Hampton Beach on February 5th and solicits support from friends, business associates, family, employers, etc., to raise a minimum of $350 to benefit Special Olympics New Hampshire. On Sunday, February 5th, WMUR-TV 9's Chief Meteorologist Mike Haddad, and Mark Ericson and Karen Kiley of WOKQ's Morning Waking Crew welcomed new and returning Penguins to the 2012 Plunge.

In 2012 - 703 individulas participated in the Penguin Plunge, raising $508, 692 for Special Olympics.

History

The first Plunge in 2000 had 159 participants.
In 2011, 699 Plungers braved the icy Atlantic, each raising an average of $705 for Special Olympics New Hampshire.
In 2012, 703 Plungers jumped into the ocean and raised $508,692 for Special Olympics New Hampshire!

2012 Award Winners

The Most Distinguished Penguin Award: Leslie Lazio
Super Flock Award: Frozen Sections. 37 Plungers raised $32,424
Pampered Penguin Award: Mellisa Drew raised $1,004
Peerless Penguin: R. Paul Marchand raised $5,542

We would also like to recognize:

Kevin Reusch for raising $5,251

Becky May for raising $5,071

Dr. Dan Rath for raising $5,048

Gary Mayo for raising $4,704

Most Distinguished Flock: Measured Plungers
Peerless Flock: Chilly Willies had 11 plungers with a per Plunger average of $1,287
The Flock of Excellence Award: Buckley's Frozen Seamen

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