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the chilly waters of Greenwich Bay on New Year’s day to raise funds for the Buttonwoods Chapel Restoration Fund. More than $4,500 was raised by about 25 neighbors who took the plunge. (Photo courtesy of Michael Levesque)
Cold dip for some cold cash
Buttonwoods residents from left, Chris Conforti, David Splaine, Jeff Platt, John Conforti and Dr. Jason Conforti braved the chilly waters of Greenwich Bay on New Year’s day to raise funds for … more
FAMILY BEACH DAY: Sofia’s family poses in front of Easton’s Beach as swimmers get ready to brave the waters behind them. (L-R- Christa Skipworth, Sofia Skipworth, Ethan Skipworth, Andrew Skipworth, Nathan Skipworth)
Taking the plunge for Sofia
Twelve hours after ringing in the New Year, thousands were wringing water from their ears after jumping into the ocean for the Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach in Newport. The annual event, … more
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QUICK DIPS FOR A WISH: The 20th annual Popular Plunge will be held Sunday, Jan. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Easton’s Beach in Newport. The plunge benefits A Wish Come True that is raising funds to send two “Wish Kids” to Florida to visit Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World. In this file photo from A Wish Come True plungers make a dash in and out of the water.
Never too early to plan for the ‘Plunge,’ making wishes come true
The first day of 2024 will be special for many reasons. Numerous groups and individuals will head to the ocean for a great cause while helping two local kids who are battling life-threatening … more
IN AND OUT QUICKLY: some find the courage to take the plunge in knee-deep water, others race to find towels at the New Year’s Day Obstaplunge and Frozen Clam Dip to benefit Mentor RI at Goddard Park. More photos and a story on page 9. (Cranston Herald photos)
New Year shock treatment
Jo-Anne Schofield wore a heavy coat. Sunday, January 1 had to be the warmest day for the annual Obstaplunge and Frozen Clam Dip in its history of people running into the chilly waters of Greenwich … more
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New Year's day 2023 Frozen Clam and Obstaplunge to benefit Mentor RI at Goddard Park come jump in. [Video]
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Taking the Polar Plunge for ‘Wish Kids’ Rylie & Mark
The first day of 2023 will be special for many reasons. For one group of brave souls, they will head to the ocean for a great cause while helping two local kids who are battling life-threatening … more
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DRYING OFF: Used to being on the ice, hockey player Lauren Bastien, dried off between two dips with her teammates Saturday at Goddard Park New Year’s Day.
Diving into 2022 didn’t give them the chills
Joanne Walsh can vouch that the first day of 2022 was the perfect time to jump into Greenwich Bay. Walsh is a mentor at Hoxsie Elementary School. She loves it.“It’s my way of having a … more
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LEAPING INTO THE NEW YEAR
Leaping into 2022 Luke McGowan sped through the Obstaplunge that was part of the Frozen Clam Dip held New Years Day at Goddard Park for the benefit of Mentor RI with his father Ryan McGowan before dashing into Greenwich Bay for the dip. Story and more more
MAKE IT QUICK: Ali McGowan and Sarah Crowell make a dash for the beach after the Mentor RI dip help in March. Warwick Beacon file photo)
Let’s dip into 2022
By ALEX MALM People who want to jump into the freezing cold water for a good cause on New Year's Day are in luck. Not one but two local organizations will be hosting plunge events that day. Take your pick, or try to make both without getting stopped for more
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