Name: Polar Bear Plunge to Keep Winter Cold
Start: 2025-02-08T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-08T15:00:00-05:00
Location: National Harbor

Raised
$90,359.99

Progress

Goal
$225,000

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Chesapeake Climate Action Network's Annual Polar Bear Plunge
FREEZIN' FOR A REASON: 20 YEARS OF PLUNGING FOR OUR CLIMATE

Register today for the Chesapeake Climate Action Network's (CCAN) 20th annual Polar Bear Plunge for our Climate on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM! You'll be joining hundreds of your fellow climate activists at National Harbor just outside of Washington, DC (or BRRRR-tually from anywhere) to dip your toes into the cold waters of the Potomac River while also raising vital funds for our 2025 climate campaigns.

The day will be filled with laughter and camaraderie, as well as fundraising for a good cause! Our annual Polar Bear Plunge is CCAN's largest grassroots fundraising event of the year. Through peer-to-peer fundraising, Plungers raise over 30 percent of the individual donations that power our work in the year ahead. Check out the video below to get pumped up for our 2025 Polar Bear Plunge. Learn more about Plunge Day here >>

JUST ADDED! Noted indie folk musician and DC climate activist Vienna Teng will perform. Teng is internationally known for her passionate, original musical style. This is a very special treat that you won't want to miss.

TAKE THE PLUNGE

By taking the Plunge, you're committing to help raise vital funds through peer-to-peer fundraising to support CCAN's climate campaigns in 2025. The Plunge is also an opportunity to speak with your peers and family about climate change – and of course – it's FUN! Learn more about this year's Plunge and our history here.

SIGN UP TO PLUNGE!

1. 1. Will you be joining us at National Harbor or BRRRR-tually?
  2. Will you be plunging as an individual or with a team? You can recruit friends and family to plunge with you and fundraise together towards a team goal!
  3. Sign up and set your fundraising goal!
  4. Start fundraising! Share your personal Plunge Fundraising page with friends and family and find fundraising tips and tricks in our Plunger Toolbox.
  5. Join us at National Harbor on February 8th at 10:30 AM or BRRRR-tually from anywhere!

PLUNGE DAY 2025

National Harbor Plunge:

10:30 - 11:30 AM: Arrive and check-in at the Capital Canopy! We'll have action tables, music, games, face painting, warm drinks and yummy snacks.
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM: Pre-Plunge rally with indie folk musician and DC climate activist Vienna Teng! Sign up for the costume contest here.
12:10 - 12:20 PM: March to the Plunge point and get ready to Plunge.
12:20 AM - 12:40 PM: PLUNGE TIME! After Plunging you can change into warm clothes in our changing tents.
12:45 - 2:30 PM: Head back to the Capital Canopy for continued fun and celebration with your fellow plungers! We'll have food and beverages, games, and music!

What to Bring: Be sure to bring closed-toe water shoes, your plunge outfit, towel, a change of warm clothes (and something to put your wet ones in), climate action signage, and your personal cheer section!

DONATE TO A PLUNGER

Do you know someone who is plunging? Support their winter swim! Search for them in our toolbar at the top of the page or by clicking the button below. Whether you are able to give $5 or $100, all donations go towards supporting our team and funding our climate campaigns in 2025.

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