Charles Ippolito's Fundraiser
The Charles & Thomas Penguin Plunge
Join me and my son Thomas to help make a difference, and give back what was once given to us.
Charlie Trachta
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Todd Jones
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$50
John Busacco
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$100
Tom Egan
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$100
Donna Maxson Egan
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$50
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Mary DeFalco
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Margaret Soldano
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Irene Hoffman
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$25
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Jyothishma Vayakkal
"So proud of you Tom for your courage ! Wish I could be a part of this and can’t wait to hear all about it … All the very best dear.. "
$25
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Dawn Tobin-Holt
"Thomas, always so proud of you! Go Ippolito family! Ms. Dawn "
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Jen Egan
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Carina Manno-Wiatrowski
"GO THOMAS GO!! Always SO proud of you!! Ms.Carina :)"
$25
Dean Westbrook
"Good luck, Thomas!"
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Amanda Butler
"Way to go Thomas! So proud of you! "
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Meghan Reiner
"Way to go, Thomas! I admire your constant strength, courage and determination! Have fun, Ippolitos! "
Kris Dieterich
"🙏🏻❤️💙"
$25
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Lori Higgins
"What a wonderful thing to do to give back and make a difference! I'm so proud of you Thomas!"
$50
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Darlene McDonagh
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$50
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Chris Cunningham
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$25
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Sal Ippolito
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$100
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Tavia Spann
"Go Thomas and Charlie!!! Enjoy and think warm!"
$25
Philip Lynch
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$25
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Charles Trachta
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$50
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Anna Luciano
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$50
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Michael F Kelly
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$100
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Harold Huron
"God Bless "
$25
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Jimmy Castrillon
"Cheering you on! Stay brave 💪🏼"
$50
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Isabela Bliss
"Please, please wear a penguin suit :D"
$50
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Valerie D’amico
"What a beautiful way to give back. God Bless Thomas and all the children."
$50
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Mary McElhennon
"Good Luck Guy’s,God Bless 🍀🍀"
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Jorge Obregon
"God Bless."
$100
Kurt Von Dietsch
I donated in support of this campaign.
$25
Join me and Thomas in supporting real change, this March 3rd, as we take a plunge into the frosty waters of the historic Hudson River, in support of these great kids who have serious illnesses! Let’s support good in the world and make a difference. Help us for Penguin Plunge, Inc. This is Thomas' idea, to give back the support that was given to him about 10 years ago. Any amount helps, and all donations go to the families in need.
About 10 years ago, my son was diagnosed with a pilocytic astrocytoma brainstem tumor, which transformed him from a normal 3-year-old happy child into a handicapped kid who would no longer walk for the next year and a half, while undergoing 1 and half years of chemotherapy. Thankfully, my son is still with us today, walking, talking, laughing, and just being a typical 14-year-old child. He still has a permanent handicap with several disabilities due to the tumor, but these challeneges do not hold him back.
Thomas and our family went through our own ordeal. And throughout those times there were many organizations such as this one, the Penguin Plunge, which supported us throughout our voyage.
Penguin Plunge, Inc. is a not-for-profit registered 501(c)(3) that helps families of serious ill children in meeting their medical and support costs as they focus on their children's health. The Penguin Plunge gives people the opportunity to take a memorable dip into the icy waters of the Hudson River while raising money for a good cause. Since 2007 The Penguin Plunge has raised over $850,000 for some incredible young people.
This year, we are celebrating our 17th Annual Plunge and braving the cold for some more local families whose children are struggling with serious medical conditions. The children are Troy Murphy (15-year-old), Christopher Catalano (4-years-old), Jake Alongi (2-years-old), and Julia Sajduk (5-years-old). You can read their full stories here: https://www.penguinplungeny.com/current-kids
Join me and Thomas in supporting real change, this March 3rd, as we take a plunge into the frosty waters of the historic Hudson River, in support of these great kids who have serious illnesses! Let’s support good in the world and make a difference. Help us for Penguin Plunge, Inc. This is Thomas' idea, to give back the support that was given to him about 10 years ago. Any amount helps, and all donations go to the families in need.