The SUPER PLUNGE is an effort to increase both awareness and fundraising for the Special Olympics Rhode Island. It’s a new spin on a traditional plunge, where a team of individuals plunge into near freezing water once EVERY HOUR for a 24 hour period. 24 hours, 24 plunges, full submersion, no excuses, no backing out! Since this event started 10 years ago, it’s become one of our most unique and talked about fundraising events.
The Super Plunge
The 2023 Torch Run Super Plunge team raised a combined $136,000!
The 2023 Super Plunge Team:
Elwood Johnson (10 years)
Bo Mathews (9 years)
Rick LaBreche (8 years)
Bill Ziehl (7 years)
Mark Brasil (6 years)
Michael Bullock – Team Captain (5 years)
Ann-Marie Brasil (5 years)
David Riccirelli (4 years)
Jon Riccirelli (4 years)
Mac Hindle (2 year)
Mike Horan (2 year)
Michael Walter (SORI Athlete) Honorary Team Member (7 years)
Thank you to the Super Plunge’s most generous sponsors:
Newport Propane, Newport RI – who provides all the heaters and propane to keep the plungers warm.
Kloter Farms, Ellington, CT – provides the beautiful custom built sheds which serve as shelters for the plungers.
Sundog of New England, Johnston, RI – donated heaters for the custom built sheds.
2023 Super Plunge Sponsors
