22nd Annual Polar Plunge

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when
January 1st, 2026
where

Easton's Beach (First Beach)

Newport, RI

Jump Time: 12:00 PM sharp

about

Start your New Year with a chill that warms hearts! Join hundreds of brave plungers for A Wish Come True’s 22nd Annual Polar Plunge Challenge. Every dollar raised helps grant heartfelt wishes for local children with life-threatening illnesses, like Nicholas (11, Jamestown, RI), who dreams of a Celtics Experience. Whether you’re plunging solo, joining a team, or cheering from the shore, your participation helps grant magical wishes for families right here in Rhode Island, Southeastern and Central Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut.

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