It is January 27th and it is 7:30 am. This is happening right now in Baltimore, Mind you the temperature is 21 degrees and the water temperature is a whopping 36.5 degrees. Lots of people are jumping in and exposing themselves for charity.
Here is the information about this yearly event in Maryland:http://www.somd.org/plunge/WhatsThePlunge.html
"Expose yourself to the coolest event of the year!Expose yourself to the 2007 Polar Bear Plunge and you'll be exposed to a spectacle like no other! For just $50 in pledges, Plunge participants take a quick dip in the Chesapeake Bay to raise funds for Special Olympics Maryland, the state's largest year-round organization devoted to sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Anyone can participate! (Under 18 requires parent or guardian signature.)Cool prizes for Plungers: With just $50 in pledges,
Plungers automatically get the official Polar Bear Plunge Sweatshirt, lunch courtesy of Damon's Grill, a group color photo, a 30-day membership to any Merritt Athletic Club and bragging rights over all the people who couldn't bear it. Plus, the more money Plungers raise, the more cool stuff they can get - like essential Plunge gear, a great ski vacation or even airline tickets.Personal Plunge Page: Plungers can create their own Plunge Web Page so that friends, family and co-workers can visit and donate right online.The event is open to the public, and all spectators are welcome free of charge. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Maryland. "
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