In 2020 lots of things got personal, and the Mont Alto Plunge was no different. Now it’s 2021, and we’re planning to both 1. go back to the lake and 2. keep it personal. Wanna run into cold water in person? Join us at the lake. Need to participate from a different location? Get yourContinue reading “We’re ready for you, 2021!”
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The 2020 Personal Polar Plunge
A Bridging Event On December 4-6, 2020, after a year that was difficult in so many ways for so many people, Mont Alto Polar Plunge participants showed up digitally, raising money to help combat childhood cancer. From the president of the Franklin County Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, Steve Hawbaker: “(We) are pleasedContinue reading “The 2020 Personal Polar Plunge”
2020 Video Montage
If you have a few minutes, check out our video montage from this year’s PERSONAL Polar Plunge event! Winter arrived just in time to make that weekend even Polar-er. We are so deeply appreciative of how so many cared so much to show up. #ForTheKids #MontAltoPlunge #THON #FTK
Thank you, and happy holidays!
Your friends at the Mont Alto Polar Plunge would like to wish you and yours a safe, bright, and hopeful holiday season. Thank you, for all you do. #WeAre #MontAltoPlunge #ForTheKids
Post-event Weekend Thank You
In a year with serious ups and downs, we planned an event that no one had to drive anywhere to attend. It has only taken 56 participants to raise over $7,000 so far in our 2020 Personal Polar Plunge. Raising awareness about pediatric cancer and the good work of Penn State THON and Four DiamondsContinue reading “Post-event Weekend Thank You”
The Mont Alto Personal Polar Plunge, 2020-style, is here!
This year hasn’t gone like anyone expected it to. And yet, you’re here. You showed up. And it warms us to the bottom of our hearts (and buckets) to see how you rallied to help us support THON and Four Diamonds and, ultimately, the children and families who struggle with issues related to childhood cancer.Continue reading “The Mont Alto Personal Polar Plunge, 2020-style, is here!”
Four Diamond Families – The WHY
On this eve of our 2020 bucket-style Personal Polar Plunge, let’s take a moment to reflect on the WHY of what we do. At the #MontAltoPlunge, alumni partner with students to raise money to help fight childhood cancer. The Lightner family is a #FourDiamonds family who has worked with our #THON student dance team forContinue reading “Four Diamond Families – The WHY”
2021 THON Dancers – The Who
Have you wondered about the Mont Alto student #THON dancers we keep mentioning? Here’s a glimpse at the 2021 team who will be taking profits from the Plunge to Four Diamonds. Meet Sarah, Abe, Audrey, and Tyler!
BE the team!
This year’s Personal Polar Plunge just got personal-er. Keller Williams of Central PA and Cumberland Valley Landscaping formed teams and are competing to raise funds! We still have a week until we tip our buckets. Get in on the fun(draising)! montaltoplunge.org#ForTheKids
Meet the Team, Part Two
Are any of these faces familiar? In case you’re new to the Polar Plunge, we’re happy to introduce Sarah, Steve, and Jake. Read more about each of them on our Team page!