More than 100 people take ‘Polar Bear Plunge’ to support the YMCA of Centre County

Abby Drey

More than 100 people participated Saturday morning in the YMCA of Centre County’s “Polar Bear Plunge,” held this year at two sites.

Twenty-five people plunged into Penns Creek behind Grace United Church of Christ in Spring Mills. At the same time, others participated in the traditional site at Black Moshannon State Park.

The event raised more than $35,000 for the YMCA of Centre County, according to a Facebook post from the organization.

Friends from a senior strength class hold hands Saturday as they wade into Penns Creek for the YMCA of Centre County Polar Bear Plunge.
Friends from a senior strength class hold hands Saturday as they wade into Penns Creek for the YMCA of Centre County Polar Bear Plunge.
Bodhi Tennis, 11, wades into Penns Creek before diving underwater for the YMCA of Centre County Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday.
Bodhi Tennis, 11, wades into Penns Creek before diving underwater for the YMCA of Centre County Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday.
“Super plungers,” who went underwater three times, wade into Penns Creek on Saturday with cheers from the crowd during the YMCA of Centre County Polar Bear Plunge.
“Super plungers,” who went underwater three times, wade into Penns Creek on Saturday with cheers from the crowd during the YMCA of Centre County Polar Bear Plunge.