1st Annual Panther Plunge to Heat Homes in East Windsor

East Windsor Parks and Recreation and Human Services are teaming to raise money to help East Windsor families heat their homes this winter by raising money and awareness for the East Windsor Fuel Bank.

Our major fundraiser for this year will be the first annual Panther Plunge into the East Windsor Reservoir. The Panther Plunge is modeled after the popular Polar Plunges held to benefit other charities. The Panther Plunge is a plunge into the chilly waters of East Windsor Park during the winter to raise money for needy families to help heat their homes.

In order to participate, plungers must raise at least $5.00 in order to have the “privilege and honor” of taking the plunge. With that said, we are in the process of recruiting plungers to participate, and help raise money and raise excitement for this event. We are hoping that you and your fellow community members will participate for this great cause!

Individuals will have the honor of taking the plunge for just a $5.00 donation; $10.00 donations will get that “plunger” a 1st Annual Panther Plunge t-shirt. Teams can come up with themes and join also for $5.00 per person. Prizes will be given to the team and individual that raises the most money. To add fun to this event we are encouraging the “plungers” to come up with a theme and or costume for themselves and their teammates. Prizes will be awarded for best costume out of the water and best costume in the water. If you are interested in participating as a “plunger” and or sponsor in this year’s Panther Plunge, please let us know. We would love to have you participate.

You can access the Panther Plunge Donation Form here.

For more information, please contact Melissa Maltese, Director of Parks and Recreation, at 627-6662 or email mgreen@eastwindsorct.com  we look forward to making this event a great success.