ABOUT THE PLUNGE

Every winter for the past 17 years, hundreds of passionate climate activists have run, walked, and skipped into icy cold waters for a winter swim to raise funds in support of the work of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN). Just like a charity fun run, Plunge participants take pledges from their friends and family to support our vital climate work.

The very first Polar Bear Plunge to "Keep Winter Cold" was held in December of 2005 and brought in just over a dozen participants, raising around $5,000. Since then, the event has grown more successful every year and we consistently smash our fundraising goals. Last year's Plunge was our most successful yet, raising over $216,000 with Plungers participating across the country virtually and at our in-person Plunge on banks of the Potomac River. The humble beginnings of this event sowed an incredible foundation for what is now CCAN's largest signature fundraising event.

Support our Local Plungers here:  https://us-p2p.engagingnetworks.app/7945/keepwintercold/127727/loudoun-climate-project

Plunge will be happening at the National Harbor in MD

Sat Feb 11th at 10AM

Come and support them!