The Polar Bear Dip has been raising money for River Hospital in Alexandria Bay, NY for over 30 years!
My current hypothesis is that instant hypothermia causes memory loss which prevents dippers from suggesting less cold methods of raising money. Just kidding! I think...
Hesitations of jumping into a frozen bay aside, your support helps maintain services for patients, make updates to critical healthcare equipment, and assist outreach efforts to expand care to the communities and neighbors who need it the most.
Below are some real ways the funds we raise together can impact a patient's experience:
[$5-25]: Patient Resources - Items and resources for elevating a patient's comfort and support.
[$50-$100]: Community Care - Outreach efforts to vulnerable community members, including preventative care initiatives.
[$500]: Clinical Equipment - Tools and equipment for clinical diagnostics and patient treatment.
