The 2026 Penguin Plunge recipients will be announced in early fall
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The Penguin Plunge is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) located in Rockland County, NY that works to help the families of seriously ill children meet their medical and support costs as they focus on their children’s health. Since our founding in 2007, the Penguin Plunge has proudly raised over $1,000,000 and supported 43 critically ill children and their families from Rockland and Bergen counties. Our annual plunge into the icy Hudson River at Nyack Memorial Park represents the culmination of nearly a year-long fundraising effort for the year’s families, and has become a hallmark of community spirit and generosity. This year, we are celebrating our 19th Annual Plunge.
We give 100% of our donations to the families we support. Currently, we are in the process of selecting this year's recipients - we expect to announce them in late September or early October.
Save the Date! Plunge Day is March 1st, 2026.
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