One New Year's Day, tradition filled one park in Lebanon County.
The 23rd annual Polar Bear Plunge took place at Willow Springs Park in Jackson Township.
The annual event raises money for the Developmental and Disability Services of Lebanon Valley Foundation.
For one teen, the plunge has become a tradition.
"Since first grade, he's always wanted to do it now he's in eighth grade so it's for a good cause he raises for DDS, so," explained Michele Fisher, whose son braved the chilly weather to take the plunge.
More than 500 people participated in the Polar Bear Plunge.
The event has raised more than $14,000, but organizers tell CBS 21 that they are close to hitting the $15,000 goal.
They will do so from pledges that are still coming in after the event.
The 23rd annual Polar Bear Plunge took place at Willow Springs Park in Jackson Township.
The annual event raises money for the Developmental and Disability Services of Lebanon Valley Foundation.
For one teen, the plunge has become a tradition.
"Since first grade, he's always wanted to do it now he's in eighth grade so it's for a good cause he raises for DDS, so," explained Michele Fisher, whose son braved the chilly weather to take the plunge.
More than 500 people participated in the Polar Bear Plunge.
The event has raised more than $14,000, but organizers tell CBS 21 that they are close to hitting the $15,000 goal.
They will do so from pledges that are still coming in after the event.