The Brigantine Polar Bears held their annual plunge into the water, this year celebrating their cumulative $1 million dollars raised for the Fisher House Foundation.
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The plunge started in the early 2000s at humble beginnings. Over the years, their sponsors and attendance kept growing.
"Over 24 years they've accumulated all that money. I love that the island comes together as a community and they support the vets and they support each other. We're a small town with a big heart," said Rose Solazzo Doring of Brigantine, New Jersey.
Large crowds ran towards the ocean and jumped into the cold temperature to support a good cause.
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"I just have to thank the Brigantine community, the way they have all come together and made supporting the veterans such a priority. It's heartwarming on a cold day," said David Coker, President of Fisher House Foundation
For more information on the Brigantine Polar Bears, check out their Facebook page.
And, check out the Fisher House Foundation.