The more things change, the more they stay the same.
As you all know, our Mont Alto Plunge planning committee is comprised of student and alumni volunteers who spend their time, money, attention, and effort to work both toward supporting families facing pediatric cancer diagnoses and toward contributing to research to find a cure.
As committee members have transitioned out of their Plunge roles, we’ve made space for new volunteers to share the responsibilities. As a result, some of our information has changed for individuals holding different positions (for example, the contact info in the footer area at the bottom of this message).
It’s getting cooler outside — perfect for a Plunge!
This year’s event will be held both in-person at Cowans Gap State Park, as well as remotely for those of you who prefer a bucket to a lake. So if you aren’t in the area on that weekend, you still have the option to join us in a meaningful way!
As you know, all profits go to help combat childhood cancer through Penn State’s THON. Alumni and students from Penn State Mont Alto collaborate to bring you this opportunity to do good.
The 2022 Mont Alto Plunge team invites you to jump in!
Share your personal page link with all your social groups. Do you know anyone who will pay to see you jump in a lake or dump ice water on your head? We bet you do. They can pay up when they visit your page.
Lake option
Join us on December 4, 2022 at Cowans Gap State Park, PA. Participants will run into the water in waves to keep everyone safe. We’ll have hot chocolate waiting for you.
Personal option
On December 2, 3, or 4, post a video of you saying “I’m doing the Mont Alto Personal Plunge to fight childhood cancer!” and then tipping a bucket of ice water over yourself.
Make your vid public and tag us… We’re on Facebook and Twitter @montaltoplunge
Send us your video, too! We’ll compile a video montage from the videos that are sent over. (Go to https://wetransfer.com/, upload your video, enter montalto.plunge@gmail.com to send it — this is free!) Follow us on our social channels for updates. You’re our favorite kind of hero. We can’t wait to see how COOL you get.
Who can participate?
EVERYONE over the age of 12! Whether you’re a student or alum of Penn State Mont Alto, an employee or a neighbor, a local business or social group, a community member or a community organization, we invite everyone to sign up today and start raising money to help benefit families dealing with childhood cancer diagnoses. And if you can’t see yourself immersing, you can skip the dip but still make a difference!
We suggest setting up a team at work for some healthy fundraising competition. You know, #ForTheKids.
How do I just donate or sponsor?
If you can’t see yourself immersing, you can skip the dip AND still make a difference! Just click the donate button on our homepage to join our fight against childhood cancer. Follow the same path to find a participant or team to sponsor, if you’d like to help make the fundraising interesting for everyone who is jumping in!
WE ARE deeply grateful for the good work of everyone who joins us in this endeavor. Thank you for being a part of it!
We did it! The 2021 Mont Alto Plunge participants gathered at Cowans Gap today and made a splash.
Highlights: the water was 40-degrees. As of now, we’ve raised over $11k, with more to count (official raised amount to be announced at a later time, stay tuned). Students and alumni and community members enjoyed fellowship and basked in the glow of work well done.
How cold will the water be? Who will be in costume? What color will this year’s shirts be? How much will we have raised to help children and families dealing with pediatric cancer? It’s gonna be COOL to find out!
There’s still time to participate. Or… skip the dip and drop a couple bucks into the bucket by donating or sponsoring. Everything goes to Penn State THON and Four Diamonds #ForTheKids (access options at https://montaltoplunge.org)
Our annual Plunge participants are super excited to jump in this Sunday, December 5! Wondering how to get in on the action? If you haven’t registered yet, the first step is to sign up –> https://montaltoplunge.org/
Plan to join the outdoor festivities at Cowans Gap State Park around 11 a.m. We’ll be running into the lake in timed waves (pun intended, lol) around Noon.
We have a DJ lined up, an emergency crew (just in case) on standby, and plenty of cold water for Plunging!
Please drive out safely. Please bring your best enthusiasm along. The good work you’re doing to raise funds #ForTheKids warms us to the bottom of our beachtowels.
Video-record yourself tipping the water over your head while you say, “I’m doing the Mont Alto Plunge FOR THE KIDS!”
Tag us! We’re on Facebook and Twitter. @MontAltoPlunge (Please make sure it’s public so we can see it…)
Send us your video! We’ll compile a video montage from the videos that are sent over. (Go to https://wetransfer.com/, upload your video, enter montalto.plunge@gmail.com to send it — this is free!)
We’ll miss you at the lake, but our hearts are still full because you’re doing this where you can. Rock on, heroes!
Today is Giving Tuesday, and (in case you’ve forgotten) the annual Mont Alto Plunge is a great candidate for donations.
Have you wondered where the money goes? What we don’t use to put on the show each year we send with our Mont Alto THON dance team in February. THON then gives the money to the Four Diamonds Foundation where it is disbursed to care for children and families facing pediatric cancer diagnoses.
THON did a great job of summarizing what that money might mean, in terms of tangible benefits. By the Numbers – THON.org
Don’t you want to be a part of making that kind of difference? Any amount helps. And there’s no time like the present.
Participate. Sponsor. Donate. Share. It all starts at montaltoplunge.org.
for the kids and families we benefit. Their bravery in the face of a terrifying diagnosis inspires us to help.
We are thankful for the students who dance at THON and the students who support them. Their dedication motivates us to do something, too.
We are thankful for the Penn State alumni who jump in every year to hold our annual Plunge. Their collaboration strengthens our resolve to work cooperatively.
We are thankful for THON and The Four Diamonds Foundation. These organizations have made it possible to make an actual impact in the world, alongside thousands of other people who are working toward the same goals.
We are thankful for our communities, all of them, no matter their size or type. Their unwavering backing reinforces our faith in our neighbors and humanity.
#WeAre so excited to fight pediatric cancer with you!
You’ve signed up for the December 2021 Mont Alto Plunge, and here are a couple ways you can stretch your impact:
Update your personal Mont Alto Plunge profile page.
When you share your link with family and friends, this will give them the info they need to support your efforts.
Go to the link of your personal page and click the “Login” link at the top of the page.
Use your email address and password to log in.
Click the profile link on the left.
Click the little pencil icon at the bottom right of the message area to edit.
Make changes to the message, then click outside the box, and the changes should automatically save.
You can double check by clicking the “View Page” button at the top of the screen.
Then share your Plunge webpage with your networks so your family and friends can support you as you raise funds and awareness to fight childhood cancer! Talk to them around the dinner table. Share our social media posts in the next few weeks. Every little bit counts. Every. Little. Bit.
We can’t wait to jump in with you for real. For the kids!
