Make a splash for a good cause

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In Patchogue, Super Bowl Sunday is celebrated with wings, dips, beer, and… polar plunges. On Sunday, Feb. 11, get freezin’ for a reason with the Patchogue Young Professionals at the annual Patchogue Plunge! All proceeds raised from the chilly yet heartwarming splash will be donated to local charity Angels of Long Island.

Patchogue Young Professionals was established as a subcommittee of the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce to encourage community involvement with young business leaders and those just starting out. The group continually provides resources, inspiration, and mentorship to those who seek to grow their careers in the Greater Patchogue community.

This year, proceeds from the Patchogue Plunge will benefit Angels of Long Island, a local charity that provides supplemental support and resources to people who are struggling through a crisis. Established in 2015, what started as a small Facebook group to assist one family now has evolved to serve the community through a thrift store, donation center, and community outreach center.

“The Angels of Long Island are such a pillar in the Patchogue community in all that they do,” shared Stephen King, chairman of Patchogue Young Professionals. “We know that everybody at the highest level is rooting for Angels’ success.”

The plunge will be held at the Patchogue Beach Club, located at 16 Maiden Lane. Check-in for the 10 a.m. plunge will begin at 9 a.m. This year, the event will be taken to another level with the addition of a heated tent with food and drinks. The price to plunge is $35, while sponsorships prices begin at $250. To sign up, visit www.patchogueyoungprofessionals.com/events. Attendees can expect 50/50 raffles, laughter, cold plunge benefits, and the satisfaction of making a splash for a cause.
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Photos courtesy of Patchogue Young Professionals