Plunge with Purpose
Event Overview
JOIN US for our Community Plunge Fundraiser as we come together to support the Swim Scholarship Program, helping to ensure local youth gain access to life-saving swim lessons and essential water safety skills.
SATURDAY, January 23, 2027
10:000AM-12:00PM
SEASIDE PARK
1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport, CT 06604
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
10:00AM Check-in & fundraising verification
10:30AM Opening remarks
10:40AM Safety briefing & warm-up stretch
11:00AM Polar Plunge
11:45AM Awards*
12:00PM Cocoa & community mingling
Awards
Best Costume
Coldest Plunge Award (fastest in & out )
Top Fundraiser Recognition
Corporate Team Challenge
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Community members of all ages, including families, corporate teams, first responders, Y members, and elected officials are invited to take the plunge and make a difference.
HOW IT WORKS
Participants can register individually or as a team and commit to raising a minimum donation to earn their spot to take the plunge. All fundraising is managed through GiveButter, making it easy to create peer-to-peer pages, form teams, track progress, and share with supporters.
GIVING LEVELS
Individual Plunger: $100
Team Plunger (4-6 people): $500
“Too Cool to Plunge” Donation Option: $50
Sponsorship Opportunities
Polar Plunge Title Sponsor $10,000:
Premier logo placement on all event materials; logo on event website/registration page; prominent event signage; dedicated social media recognition; recognition in press releases; opportunity to provide branded giveaway; VIP Plunge Team registration for ten (10); opportunity for representative to speak at event; post-event recognition/report
Plunge Champion $5,000:
Prominent logo on event signage and promotional materials; logo on website; three (3) dedicated social media mentions; recognition from event emcee; branded signage at plunge area; Plunge Team registration for eight (8); opportunity to provide promotional materials; post-event thank-you recognition
Purpose Partner $1,000:
Logo on event signage; logo on website; social media recognition; recognition at event; Plunge Team registration for four (4); opportunity to provide promotional materials
Polar Partner $2,500:
Logo on event signage; logo on website; two (2) social media mentions; recognition by event emcee; Plunge Team registration for six (6); opportunity to provide promotional materials
Plunge Supporter $500:
Logo/name on event sponsor signage; website recognition; social media thank-you; Plunge Team registration for two (2)
PLUNGE SAFETY &PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES
For everyone’s safety, certified lifeguards and medical/EMS personnel will be on site, all participants must attend a cold-water safety briefing, and waivers are required during registration.
CONTACT
For more information or to sponsor this event, contact: Maria Valentin, Executive Director - Bridgeport YMCA at mvalentin@cccymca.org.