Support the Mankato Family YMCA at the Penguin Plunge!
The countdown is on for the Mankato Family YMCA Penguin Plunge, happening Saturday, February 8, at 11:00 AM at Westwood Marina Bar & Grill on Lake Washington! While registration to plunge has closed, there are still plenty of ways to be part of this exciting event and support a great cause.
Join the YMCA for a fun-filled day featuring live music and a silent auction with some must-have items – all while cheering on the brave souls taking the icy dive! There will also be a hot lunch for sale, with all proceeds going right back to the Y. Every dollar raised benefits YMCA programs that strengthen our community, including youth development initiatives, wellness programs, and scholarships that ensure everyone has access to the Y’s services.
New this year, the silent auction has already started in the lobby of the YMCA. Members of the community can stop in and start bidding on the incredible items. Some of these items include a Personal Training package from the YMCA, a Body Concepts gift basket, an MNSU MavPack, a Minnesota wine rack from VetterStone, a Taylor Swift signed photo, a Jared Allen signed photo, an Andrew Van Ginkel signed jersey and more! Bidding will close at the Penguin Plunge on Saturday, February 8th.
As teams compete to be the Top Fundraising Team, you can help support your favorite team – or any team – by donating online at https://tinyurl.com/YPenguin25. If you want to donate to a specific team, select their name in the campaigner’s drop down box. Your contribution directly supports YMCA programs that make a different in the lives of children and families in our community.
The Penguin Plunge is made possible thanks to our generous sponsors. Westwood Marina Bar & Grill is our Igloo Sponsor for the 4th year in a row, hosting our event at their location. The Fillin’ Station is this year’s Sauna Sponsor, which is a big necessity for our plungers. We are very grateful to them both.
In addition, we have some amazing Snowstorm Sponsors: Mankato Motors, Freedom Security and Surveillance, The WOW! Zone and Jacob, Inc. As Media Sponsors, The Mankato Free Press and Hot 96.7, Kato Hits 93.1 and Minnesota 100 have helped amplify our message in the community. Thank you to all of our sponsors for being a vital part of our Y family.
Don’t miss out on the excitement. The Penguin Plunge is filled with high-energy fun, community spirit and plenty of chills and thrills! Cheer on the plungers as they take the icy jump and see which team has the best costume. Bid on some of the awesome silent auction items – what will you walk away with? Enjoy some great food, live music and excellent company. Bring your friends and family, soak up the lively atmosphere, and be a part of this unforgettable day – all while supporting a great cause!