Time froze on March 25th at 3:30 pm for the determined team of undaunted souls from vehicle lift leader, Stertil-Koni. The team once again frolicked in the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay for a good cause.
The event, held at Sandy Point State Park, was the 24th Annual Polar Bear Plunge. Maryland State Police hosted and dedicated the event to raising funds for Maryland’s Special Olympics athletes. It is also a “must” on the Stertil-Koni calendar each year. Stertil-Koni’s team joins more than 10,000 people willing to “bear” the cold waters to help make a difference.
This year, Stertil-Koni fielded one of its largest teams ever, with 21 intrepid adventurers including Stertil-Koni employees, friends, and family. Each team member couldn’t be missed wearing custom T-shirts distinguished by their off-the-charts, high-visibility solar flare-inspired yellow color. Stertil-Koni employees plunging included: Amelia Andres, Kevin Hymers, Jacqueline Cullison, Alexis Mozier, Laura Tillbery, Nathan Wright, Peter Bowers, Tammy Mitchell, Doug Frakes, Rich Weinreich, Gregory Watkins, Tim Kerr, and company president, Dr. Jean DellAmore.
The group was led into the fortifying Chesapeake Bay by team stalwart, Kevin Hymers, who serves as Stertil-Koni’s director of operations. With mission accomplished, the gathering warmed up together over a good old-fashion barbecue at a nearby restaurant, where Hymers notes, “The plunge is one our favorite corporate events, and it was extra special this year because so many people could participate together at an in-person event with a record turnout. The camaraderie is wonderful, and it’s an honor to support Maryland’s more than 7,500 awesome Special Olympics athletes.”
The Stertil-Koni team participated in the Corporate Plunge portion of the event. The event, along with the entire celebration, eclipsed previous records and raised approximately $3 million.
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