Long Island Region members plunge for Special Olympics NY
By
Mat Cantore
The CSEA Long Island Region 1 Polar Plunge Team displays the ceremonial check demonstrating the $100,000 they raised for the Special Olympics.
OYSTER BAY — CSEA members were “freezin’ for a reason” as they took the plunge into frigid, 39 degree water at Tobay Beach in Oyster Bay.
On Saturday, March 28, more than 50 CSEA members from Long Island Region 1 showed up in support of the Special Olympics Polar Plunge event. Many members were joined by family.
CSEA’s Long Island Region 1 was awarded the trophy for the top contributing team, raising more than $100,000 for the cause.
Supporters in attendance included Region President Jarvis Brown and region Executive Vice President John Mooney, 1st Vice President Michael Errico, 2nd Vice President Guadalupe Johnson, 3rd Vice President Kris Kalender, Secretary Larry Germano and Treasurer Barbara Homburger.
— Mathew L. Cantore
A. Holly Patterson/Nassau County Medical Center Unit President Melody Foskey Easterling shows her spirit while plunging into the freezing cold water at Tobay Beach.Nassau County Local President Kris Kalender, Nassau County District Attorney Unit 2nd Vice President Anita Janowsky, Nassau County Local 10th Vice President Leslie Abreu and Nassau County Local 1st Vice President Joseph McGahan are ready to be freezin’ for a reason.From left, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino prepares the teams to plunge into the water, as Long Island Region 2nd Vice President Guadalupe Johnson, Long Island Region Executive Vice President John Mooney and Long Island Region President Jarvis Brown look on.The CSEA Long Island Region 1 Polar Plunge Team is recognized on stage as the top fundraising team for this year’s Town of Oyster Bay Polar Plunge supporting the Special Olympics.
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