POLAR PLUNGE HELD AT MAUCH CHUNK LAKE TO BENEFIT SCHOOL

Polar Bear Plunge, Mauch Chunk Lake State Park, Jim Thorpe, 1-25-2014 (1) — Pictured are school Principal Amanda Salovay, wearing blue, and others making the final plunge of the event.

Polar Bear Plunge, Mauch Chunk Lake State Park, Jim Thorpe, 1-25-2014 (24) — Firefighter Kevin McArdle, Jim Thorpe, uses a chainsaw to cut through about 10 inches of ice prior to the start of the polar plunge.

Courageous volunteers took to the frozen waters of the Mauch Chunk Lake State Park today (Saturday, January 25, 2014) during the First Annual “Be Cool for Our School” Polar Plunge to benefit the St. Joseph Regional Academy in Jim Thorpe. All proceeds go towards operating costs for the school.
The finale of the event featured Amanda Salovay, the principal of St. Joseph’s, as one of the “premier plungers”. Mrs. Salovay has promised to plunge if students collect enough monetary pledges to meet their fundraising goal of $10,000. Over $5,000 was raised.
Before the plunge, Mrs. Salovay said she would plunge at $1000 (up to ankles), $5000 (up to knees), $10,000 (up to waist), over $10,000 (all in!!!). She went in up to her waist.
Fore more information about the event, visit www.sjracademy.org or call Kathy Goff at (570) 325-4052 or school office at (570) 325-3186.
You can also find more information on Facebook via http://www.facebook.com/events/185742464962515

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