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Members take the plunge for Special Olympics New York
MASSAPEQUA — Cold, damp weather conditions did not stop CSEA Long Island Region members
from “freezin’ for a reason” at the Town
of Oyster Bay Polar Plunge, held at
Tobay Beach, which the town owns and manages.
Before the plunge, the CSEA Region 1 Polar Bears Team was honored for being the highest grossing team fundraisers at the event. The group received a big round of applause when they were presented with their awards.
— Wendi Bowie
CSEA Region 1 Polar Bears Team member and Long Island Region leaders proudly display the Special Olympics donation check they presented to Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino.
From left to right, CSEA City of Long Beach Unit member Thomas Canner and CSEA Long Island Region Director Miguel Cruz are proud to be members of CSEA’s Polar Plunge team.
CSEA Town of Oyster Bay Local Executive Vice President Guadalupe Johnson was theme ready at the event.
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From left to right, the Polar Plunge mascot and CSEA Long Island Region President Jerry Laricchiuta proudly display the first place award that the CSEA Long Island Region was awarded for team fundraising.
CSEA City of Long Beach Unit Treasurer Sean O’Neill takes the Polar Plunge.
From left to right, CSEA Long Island Developmental Disabilities Services and Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center Local President Peter Marriott and CSEA Town of Hempstead Local President Theresa Kohutka were two of the last of CSEA’s plungers to leave the water.
From left to right, CSEA City of Long Beach Unit President John Mooney, City of Long Beach Unit member Thomas Canner and City of Long Beach Unit 1st Vice President Devin Parker enthusiastically pose after the plunge.
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