Local Rotary Members Will Do The Polar Plunge To Fight Polio
Rotary members from Wakefield will participate in the 3rd annual Polar Plunge Feb. 9th at Long Beach in Gloucester.
The following was provided by Rotary District 7930: Rotary District 7930 will hold its 3rd annual Polar Plunge on Saturday February 9, 2013 at Long Beach in Gloucester at 11:30 A.M. The event is part Rotary International’s ongoing campaign to eradicate polio in our lifetime. The event is expected to yield more then 250 people plunging into the cold waters off Cap Ann adjacent the Cape Ann Motor Inn. The Gloucester Rotary Club is the host for this event. Last year close to 160 people braved the icy waters in an effort that is considered on of fellowship, public awareness, and fundraising. Last year’s efforts yielded more then $34,000. Polar Plunge and Polio Chairman Bob Gravino of the Ipswich club has set this year’s goal at $100,000. …
