2012 Polar Bear Plunge

Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 11, 2012 and make plans to attend the 4th Annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Meals On Wheels of Asheville and Buncombe County. The PBP takes place at the outdoor swimming pool of the Asheville Racquet Club and you're invited to put together your craziest costume and dive right in to raise money to feed the elderly homebound of our community.

 REGISTER TO TAKE THE PLUNGE

Just go to Firstgiving and register.  Then set up your personal plunge page and let family and friends know that you're taking a stand against senior hunger here at home! 

New for 2012 - Top Fundraiser Prize

Can't "Bear" to even think about diving in the icy waters? SPONSOR YOUR FAVORITE POLAR BEAR INSTEAD!!! 

Well you can still lend a hand to our elderly neighbors by sponsoring your favorite plunger. Click on the polar bear pic to find your favorite plunger and then donate online to feed a senior!

"We're freezin for a reason!

This year's Polar Bear Plunge is going to be the best one yet!!!" exclaims Barbie Hunter, Asheville Racquet Club staffer and PBP founder.  "This jump began in 2009 and in the 3 short years, it has grown beyond our expectations.  In that time, we've raised over $31,000 to help feed the elderly in Buncombe County.  At the end of the day, it's totally worth it!!!"

Official Pool & Spa Company for the 2012 Polar Bear Plunge!

Thanks to our 2012 Polar Bear Plunge Sponsors:

Check out the 2011 Polar Bear Plunge Pictures

Check out the great video of the 2011 Plunge!

Our 2011 PB Plunge brought out some funny characters!  There was Betty Boop, Iron Man, Bat Man, Marge Simpson, the Wonderbread Man, a Lawyer and a variety of other crazy characters.  One by one, the jumpers took their place on the diving board.  Some dove in head first while others chose to perform cannonballs, belly flops or simply run off the board.  When they hit the water the result was the same...cold astonishment!