

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MERC New Year's Day Polar Plunge for Polio
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The MERHS Interact Club has officially announced this year's Plunge for Polio!
 
What is the Plunge for Polio?
The Plunge for Polio is a long-standing New England Rotary tradition of "plunging" into the cold waters of the Atlantic during the winter to raise money for Polio eradication efforts.  Our club used to participate annually pre-pandemic. Last year, our Interact Club picked it up as a fundraiser and they are continuing the tradition this year!
 
Event Details:
Date: January 1, New Year's Day
Time: 12 noon
Location: Singing Beach
 
How can you help?
There are a few ways to get involved: 

    Help us spread the word!
    Join us at Singing Beach on New Year's Day to plunge or cheer on our plungers (pom poms, cow bells &amp; motivational signs are welcome!) 
    Nominate a friend or family member to plunge for $25 (students are only $10)
    Donate $50 to NOT plunge! 

Scan the QR code with your phone or click here https://givebutter.com/Plunge-for-Polio
 to nominate or donate! 
 
Oh...And the tradition continues with the Gates Foundation matching funds raised for Polio eradication efforts 2:1!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/merc-new-years-day-polar-plunge-for-polio/200029362669404
- **Event Categories**: new-year, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://givebutter.com/Plunge-for-Polio?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=manchester-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Manchester
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Singing Beach, Manchester-By-The-Sea, Massacusetts
- **lat**: 42.570148010481
- **long**: -70.760522291045
- **full address**: Singing Beach, Manchester-By-The-Sea, Massacusetts, 119 Beach St, Manchester, MA 01944-1440, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Manchester-Essex Rotary Club (https://allevents.in/org/manchester-essex-rotary-club/26486833)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7645f7421cf8382245428191cd185264710975ac76838625095e77f3ab2378f0-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcf3f3f3-gmir?v=1766696758
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/1801e1cb7bbe5a077be1092a41fb63406bd96d83adcc0849603041cbfd0e3f45-rimg-w300-h300-dcf3f3f3-gmir?v=1766696758

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Singing Beach, Manchester-By-The-Sea, Massacusetts, 119 Beach St, Manchester, MA 01944-1440, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Manchester-Essex Rotary Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** new-year, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about MERC New Year's Day Polar Plunge for Polio ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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