LADACIN Plunge goes Virtual

Supporters of LADACIN Network, a local nonprofit, have found a new way to Plunge into 2021 and enhance the lives of people with disabilities. The LADACIN Virtual Plunge will kick off on January 16th and run through January 30th! Instead of the traditional Plunge, it is a year to get creative with unique cold weather challenges wherever one may choose. Costumes are encouraged as well as any other chilly provisions needed to make LADACIN’s 2021 Plunge stand out!

The event will support LADACIN’s educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services for over 3,500 infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays living in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

All proceeds from the event support the J. Michael Hartnett Memorial to benefit LADACIN Network. Since the Inaugural Plunge 12 years ago, the annual Plunge has reached a milestone by raising over one million dollars. Over the past several years, the proceeds have helped fund adult programs; occupational, physical and speech therapies; and critical repairs and improvements in our residences.

Joseph J. Russell, Jr., of Manasquan, Shareholder and Chair of the Family Law Department at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P. A., Eatontown and Woodbridge, founded and continues to coordinate the event. His cousin, Elizabeth “Liz” Hartnett, is a client of LADACIN Network, and has inspired his involvement in supporting the Agency. Liz’s father, J. Michael Hartnett, was a long-time Agency Board member and advocate for people with disabilities.

There will be contests and challenges announced and prizes will be awarded. Pictures and videos of the unique and creative plunges can be sent to communityrelations@ladacin.org or #ladacinplunge2021 so they can be shared with all Plunge supporters.

To sponsor the event, make a donation online or create your own fundraising page, visit https://www.ladacin.org/details/2021ladacinvirtualplunge To learn more about LADACIN Network visit www.ladacin.org or email directorofdevelopment@ladacin.org