14th Annual Polar Plunge – January 1, 2027 – Peekskill Riverfront Green

Join us at the Peekskill Riverfront Green on New Year’s Day for the 14th Annual Polar Plunge!

After 15 incredible years, this will be the final Polar Plunge hosted by the This Is Me Foundation. We are incredibly grateful for every plunger, spectator, sponsor, volunteer, donor, and friend who has been part of this tradition over the years, and we hope you’ll join us as we make one final splash together on January 1st!

All proceeds support the “This Is Me Scholarship Fund, Inspired by Ryan Risco & Cait Chivonne Polhill.” 

Want to Plunge?

All participants are required to register by December 30th to take the plunge!
👉 Visit www.thisismefoundation.com to register.
For safety reasons, no walk-up registrations will be accepted.

Come Cheer Us On!

This event is open to the public -  come spectate and encourage our brave plungers! Even if you’re not ready to brave the cold, we would love to have you there to help us celebrate 15 years of this very special New Year’s Day tradition.

You can also support the cause by making a donation.

Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors:

Presented by: Sun Pharmaceuticals

Gold Sponsor: The Thomas R. Bertoline Youth Athletic Foundation

Questions? info@thisismefoundation.com

Thank you for your support, and for helping us make our final Polar Plunge one to remember!

Lauren & Cait Brady
This Is Me Foundation

About the This Is Me Foundation

The This Is Me Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to raise awareness about alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss, while giving hope to anyone who faces adversity.

Since 2012, the foundation has awarded 198 scholarships — each $500 — both locally and nationally through the “This Is Me Scholarship Fund, Inspired by Ryan Risco & Cait Chivonne Polhill.”

Learn more at www.thisismefoundation.com.