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1st Annual Polar Bear Plunge for Hunger 2004
December 18, 2004
Southampton, NY


The first Polar Bear Plunge arrivals


Registration inside Cooper’s Beach Pavilion


Plungers turn in sponsorship money for HRH


The HRH Board of Directors is all Smiles
Mary Ann Tupper in Charge
Ho Ho Hose Company” Southampton Fire Dept
Water Temp is 44 Degrees. Rusty Cancellieri likes it!

Alex, son of HRH board member Linda Purrazzella, giving donations to Mary Ann.

Southampton Mayor Joe Romanosky and Gary Glanz enjoy a Catena’s hot dog

Members of Police and Fire Dept.cold water rescue teams

Spectators are pumped!

SH Village Photo Takes photos with the Polar Bear

Reindeer Plungers

Bathing Beauties…Could it be Romo?

Almost Ready to Plunge
They’re off!
Into the Surf! And out again

Some stayed in longer

Others hurried out for hot coffee

Mary Ann with Survivors

Mary Ann with sole Latino Plunger and HRH board member Konny Tapias

Congressman Bishop with Catie, Alex and Anne Rachel

Abby Flynn, Mary Finalborgo and Zack Hellman volunteered at the Survivor’s Party

HRH Board Member Nannette Meyers and Mary Ann led the plunge

Tony Meyers checking the temperature

Young ones plunged to help others have a happier holiday

“Hot” Chili from the Village Cheese Shop warmed up survivors

Coffee from Starbucks hit the spot

Debby Engelhardt swam for Rogers Memorial Library

Southampton High School Varsity Club volunteers

Bill Tupper collects donations of gifts and food for HRH

Perfect Day for a Beach Party!
Southampton High School Varsity Club Plungers show off their form
Hot Food and Drinks donated by 7-11, Starbucks, Village Cheese Shop and Catena’s

Rovenet's Chuck Schwartz plunged for the cause.
 
Family Fun for all ages raised $53,000 for the HRH Food Pantry