BRONX POLAR BEARS TAKE THE PLUNGE
Despite the bitter cold, Bronxites still enjoyed a day at the beach this winter season. For the fi fth year in a row, the Bronx Polar Bears, BronxNet and BronxWorks took the
plunge on Saturday, February 9 at Orchard Beach for the 2019 Dip Against Homelessness. The icy event raised awareness and collected donations for homeless services.
The RWB Team showed support of the veterans. Photo by Fernando Justiniano Bronxites came out in force to take the plunge. Photo by Fernando Justiniano
Coney Island Polar Bear Club’s Abiodun Bello enjoyed
the “refreshing water.”
Photo by Fernando Justiniano
Val Rich (l) and Michael Max Knobbe, BronxNet
executive director, started the plunge in style!
Photo by Fernando Justiniano
Some of the BronxWorks Team came out in the chilly weather to pledge their ongoing support. Photo by Fernando Justiniano
BRONX TIMES REPORTER, F 36 EBRUARY 15-21, 2019 BTR
(l-r) Event veterans Valdis Freimanis, Inese
Leimule and Val Rich were eager for this year’s
plunge. Photo by Fernando Justiniano
Carlota Wjonar and Erick Lipkind
got into character at this year’s
plunge.
Photo by Fernando Justiniano