I will again participate in the 2011 Polar Bear Swim in Coney Island. This will be year three for me in this charity plunge. Stop out there after 11am and I promise that you will share a smile with a great group of people. We all will run into the ocean at 1pm sharp. Maybe consider another location if Brooklyn doesn't work for you. Even if you are far away, a pledge at anytime throughout the year will help the courageous little swimmers who are battling things bigger than a cold day at the beach. $73000 has already been raised so far this season for the wonderful Camp Sunshine where the children with life-threatening illnesses get to bring their entire family along for a memorable experience all while surrounded by some of the most compassionate people on earth. It is all there for them including state of the art medical facilities and the camp is completely free! Families from all over the country are brought to this camp, so maybe even someone in your neighborhood can benefit from this great organization. Spread the word, help collect some money and more families will be accepted into this unique program.
Every year as I gather my own bearings before the plunge, I take a moment to close my eyes and imagine the little ones letting their "wish boats" afloat on the lake. Then it is time to jump in, scream, and spend New Year's Day talking and laughing with strangers as we share our own unforgettable experience.
Wherever you are tomorrow, may all your wishes come true...
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