26th Annual Penguin Swim Set For New Year’s Day In OC

OCEAN CITY – Event organizers say registration is still open for the 26th Annual Penguin Swim.

On Wednesday, Jan. 1, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) will host its 26th Annual Penguin Swim at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel in Ocean City. There, swimmers will brave the chilly conditions and frigid ocean waters to raise money for health care services.

Special Events Coordinator Joy Stokes said the fundraiser has grown to include hundreds of participants each year. Just last year, for example, more than 650 “penguins” jumped into the 46-degree ocean to raise $92,482 for the hospital.

Since its inception, the Penguin Swim has grossed $1.4 million.

“This fun event encourages residents, vacationers, businesses and community to get involve to raise money as individuals or teams for our local community hospital,” she said. “In addition, AGH’s Annual Penguin Swim can become a tradition for family and friends, old and young to ring in the New Year.”

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