On Saturday, December 13th, Heart of the Hamptons held its highly anticipated 22nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge at the famous Cooper’s Beach in Southampton. Nearly 300 participants cheered along with the countdown before plunging into the Atlantic Ocean.
Some sported Santa hats, Santa overalls, team shirts, and of course, this year’s iconic Polar Bear Plunge cap or beanie. The plunge drew a crowd of over 600 people and raised over $350,000.
Heart of the Hamptons’ Executive Director Molly Bishop said, “The feeling of support and togetherness was so appreciated by the staff and volunteers at HOH. We’ve had a challenging year adjusting to the increased need for our help, and knowing we have this type of support behind us means everything! Thank you to everyone who came out!”
Attendees warmed up with hot treats from Shippy’s. 7-11, Farm and Forage, and Golden Pear. This event was a true display of community; whether you plunged or not, everyone was quick to donate to help the Heart of the Hamptons’ mission to help those in need. So far this year, Heart of the Hamptons has distributed over 600,000 meals’ worth of groceries, exceeding any year prior.
A special thank you to the Southampton Village Ocean Rescue for ensuring everyone’s safety. The community is already buzzing about next year’s polar bear plunge!
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