Woonsocket Firefighter to Plunge into Freezing Waters 24 Times in One Day

The SUPER PLUNGE is now taking place at Salty Brine Beach in Narragansett down by Port of Galilee this weekend. The event begins at 1 p.m. Saturday and will last until 2 p.m. Sunday.

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Taking a single plunge into frigid waters for charity is enough to feel a sense of accomplishment, but five men, including a Woonsocket firefighter, plan on doing that single feat 24 times in one day.

They’re not just taking a plunge, they’re taking a SUPER PLUNGE.

Woonsocket firefighter Rick Labreche will join four brave men in plunging into the waters at Goddard Park, 1095 Ives Road in East Greenwich, from Saturday, March 21 to Sunday, March 22.

Men will jump into the frigid waters once an hour for 24 hours straight to increase awareness and funding for the Torch Run Plunge, which raises money for Special Olympics Rhode Island. The Torch Run raised over $180,000 for Special Olympics RI in 2014.

The SUPER PLUNGE began in 2013 when Richmond Police Chief Elwood Johnson documented himself on his iPhone jumping into the waters every hour for 24 hours.

Support Johnson, LaBreche, Officer Eric Leclerc of the Cranston Police Department, Jim Cummings, Bob Matthews in taking the SUPER PLUNGE and donate here.

Learn more about the Torch Run Plunge here.

Image from Torch Run event via FirstGiving.com

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