Polar Bears Take Annual Dip for Homelessness
by David Greene
A crowd of 100 participants and supporters turned out for the 4th Annual Dip Against Homelessness, held Saturday, February 17 at Orchard Beach. Joined by members of the larger and more popular Brooklyn club, swimmers of all ages, ethnicity’s and religions warmed up on the beach with some exercises, before taking the plunge into the chilly waters. With the air temperature hovering at the 32 degrees mark, the Bronx Polar Bears had been holding their “Valentine’s Swim” for at least the last decade, but since getting BronxNet and BronxWorks as sponsors, the event now encourages members to donate winter clothes to those less fortunate.
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- A woman and her young daughter lead the crowd into the chilly waters of the Long Island Sound.–Photo by David Greene
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- Members quickly dried off, put on some warm clothes and many would have a cup of hot soup to warm them up.–Photo by David Greene
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- The Bronx Polar Bears had nearly 100 swimmers and supporters at this year’s annual swim.–Photo by David Greene
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- Bronx Polar Bears once again prove they are no match for the frigid waters off the coast of the Bronx.–Photo by David Greene
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- Members of the Bronx Polar Bears Club wore winter hats and gloves but little else as they took their annual swim off the coast of the Bronx.–Photo by David Greene
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- Those who remained on the beach, snapped cellphone photos of swimmers.–Photo by David Greene
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- Members of both the Bronx and Brooklyn Polar Bears Club loosen up on the shoreline of Orchard Beach before their annual swim.–Photo by David Greene
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