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Tidewater Plungers take early dip for Special Olympics
Polar Bears of the Tidewater Plungers are (l-r) Bill Granger, Maureen Delaney, Rob Sweeney, Joanie Murphy, Susie Dempsey, Karen Belles, Brenda Sweeney, Harry Florio, Evelyn Calandra and John Epstein in front. Not shown is Sam Epstein. DAN COOK PHOTOS
February 7, 2024
Members of the Tidewater Landing development, called the Tidewater Plungers, took an early plunge on the beach at Herring Point in Cape Henlopen State Park Feb. 3. Nine people from the development raised more than $11,300 for Special Olympics Delaware.
It is the fourth year the group has plunged as a community, including the sixth year for group leader Rob Sweeney.
“We turn it into a community event each year,” said Sweeney. “This year, we had nearly 60 friends and neighbors come to support us and cheer us on.”
Maureen Delaney was the top fundraiser, raising more than $5,000.
After the plunge, the group went to Grain on the Rocks to celebrate their accomplishment.
Ready for the plunge are (l-r) Brenda and Rob Sweeney and Evelyn Calandra.
Rob Sweeney presents a certificate to top fundraiser Maureen Delaney, who raised more than $5,000 for Special Olympics Delaware.
Polar bears rush to the chilly Atlantic Ocean.
Matt Carter of Quest helps John Epstein navigate the ocean with a floating beach wheelchair with an assist by Paul Clark.
Matt Carter of Quest helps John Epstein navigate the ocean with a floating beach wheelchair. Paul Clark assists in getting the wheelchair safely out of the surf.
Friends (l-r) Joanie Murphy, Susie Dempsey and Karen Belles get prepared to plunge.
Karen Belles sprints out of the chilly surf.
Tidewater Plungers leader Rob Sweeney exits the chilly surf.
