2015 Coney Island Polar Bear swim & Fundraiser

[nikongod]

Hello All

 

I thought it would be fun to take the Polar Bear swim at Coney Island this year. Its been on my bucket list for a while. 

 

They are raising money for Camp Sunshine - a camp for Children with life-threatening illnesses and their families and I would appreciate it if anyone could donate some money to them through my page. 

https://www.crowdrise.com/AriFriedman

 

I don't think I have told you this, but I went to camp every summer from when I was 6 weeks old (my father was the camp director) until I was 20, doing everything from filling diapers, to being a camper, working in the kitchen, being a counselor, and working on the high-ropes course. All of it was pretty amazing and it would be cool to help someone else experience that.

 

Thanks

 

Polar Bear Club:

http://www.polarbearclub.org/

 

Camp Sunshine:

https://www.campsunshine.org/

[n_maher]

Lily and Andrew say, "Let's get this party started right!"

 

Happy to support you and the cause, Ari.

[Voltron]

I'll be pitching in too, Ari.  I loved my camp experiences, although I think I was something like to 12-14 when I went. 

[skullguise]

Done.  I've seen some wonderful news stories about this camp.  Thanks for helping them, Ari!

[guzziguy]

In, though I must admit that the Crowdwise experience leaves a lot to be desired.

[Torpedo]

In! Have  a nice bath

[nikongod]

Happy New Years everyone! 

 

The polar bear swim is just a few hours away, and I'm super excited. 

I just wanted to bump this before I took the plunge. 

[VPI]

Almost forgot.  Have fun.

[agile_one]

In, Ari.  

[Dreadhead]

In and done

[Wmcmanus]

Great cause, and awesome that you got to enjoy it yourself for so many years.  In and done, enjoy!  

[guzziguy]

Have fun, Ari!

[nikongod]

Thanks to everyone who chipped in for this! 

I made my goal, and went in the ocean. It was cold. Drying off was actually painful. Once I got dried off I realized I was not really all that cold. Then I went in the water again.