THANK YOU PLUNGERS!!!

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We Took the Polar Bear Plunge on February 11th to "Keep Winter Cold"

On February 11th at 10:00 am hundreds of climate activists across the country came together to take the plunge for our climate. 2023 marks our 18th  annual Polar Bear Plunge to "Keep Winter Cold," the Chesapeake Climate Action Network's (CCAN) largest fundraising event of the year.

Through peer-to-peer fundraising, we are able to raise a large portion of our programs budget for the year to come. We also use the Plunge as an opportunity to bring the climate community together and raise awareness on climate change. 

TAKE THE PLUNGE

By taking the Plunge, you're committing to help raise vital funds for the work of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network as we organize to pass climate policies in our region and nationwide. The Plunge is also an opportunity to speak with your peers and family about climate change – and of course – it's FUN!

Our 2023 Plunge has wrapped up -- but stay tuned for news on next year!

Learn more about the Plunge. 

PLUNGE DAY 2023

10:00 - 11:00 AM: Arrive and register at the Capital Canopy! We'll have action tables, music, games, warm drinks and snacks.

11:00 - 11:30 AM: Pre-Plunge rally and costume contest!

11:30 - 11:40 AM: March to the Plunge point and get ready to Plunge.

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM: Plunge time! Plungers are asked to utilize signs for climate action. After Plunging you can change into warm clothes in our changing tents.

12:00 - 2:30 PM: Head back to the Capital Canopy for continued fun and celebration with your fellow plungers! We'll have pizza, drinks, games, and music!

What to Bring: We will be plunging during high tide. Be sure to bring closed-toe water shoes, your Plunge outfit (or bathing suit), towel and change of warm clothes, masks are encouraged in our changing tents, climate action signage, noisemakers. 

Getting to National Harbor

- Parking: You can park at any of the public parking lots at National Harbor. 
           - Mariner Garage: 164 Mariner Passage, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
           - Fleet Garage: Fleet St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
- Public Transit: Bus on the WMATA NH1 Line or WMATA NH2 Line. Plan your ride here.

BRRRR-tual Plunge

Plunge-Early: Plunge before February 11th and share your Plunge photos and videos with our team by 8:00 pm February 9th.
Plunge-Day: If you didn't Plunge early, Take the Plunge with us on February 11th and share your videos and photos with our team. Be sure to tune-in to our Facebook Live event from National Harbor.

DONATE TO A PLUNGER

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Top Plungers April Moore Raised $9,933.56 Give Mike Tidwell Raised $6,696.20 Give Lori Hill Raised $5,598.60 Give Teddy Rouse Raised $4,354.00 Give Ross Wells Raised $4,100.12 Give Sat Jiwan SJ Ikle-Khalsa Raised $3,996.40 Give Kirsten Collings Raised $3,974.80 Give Anne Havemann Raised $3,055.80 Give

Top Teams Quaking Quakers Raised $21,769.32 Give Takoma Park Presbyterian Church Team Plunge Raised $7,317.56 Give Loudoun Climate Project Raised $7,113.39 Give 350 MoCo Maniacs Raised $6,692.76 Give Team Crab Raised $6,635.76 Give Sierra Club DC Plungers Raised $6,162.32 Give Electrified Tennis Raised $6,087.84 Give Potomac Riverkeeper Network Raised $6,018.40 Give

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS