Happy 2010 everyone! Thanks to everyone who took part in the Atlantic General Hospital 16th Annual Penguin Swim.
The 2010 Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim tipped the $500,000 mark for money raised since the event’s inception 16 years ago. With a record-setting estimate of $92,000 collected, event planners are thrilled with the turnout from Shore residents and visitors.
“I am overwhelmed by the response this year,” said Amy Unger, director of development at Atlantic General Hospital. “Our participants really stepped up and worked hard raising money, and the support from our sponsors was simply amazing. I am so grateful that our community and visitors embrace what this event is all about.”
With the estimated attendance at approximately 600 penguins and a block’s worth of spectators, the Princess Royale’s atrium and beachfront were jam-packed by noon.
2010 Highlights:
Youngest Swimmer: McKenna Mae Schlegel, 10 months old!
Oldest Swimmer: Pasquale Lemme, 81 years young!
Top Individual Fundraisers:
1st - "Woody" Butch German, $2,030
2nd - Craig Kettler, $1,600
3rd - Charlotte Kuti, $850
Top Team Fundraisers:
1st - Bull on the Beach, $20,000
2nd - AGH Flapping Flamingos, $8,035
3rd - Parke Penguins, $6,630
Best Costume Contest Winners:
Most Patriotic - Joan Gentile
Best Group - AGH Flapping Flamingos
Youngest - Lucy Ann Kaufhold
Best Hat - Maggie Miller
Most Original Female - Terri Mohr
Most Original Male - Paul Neal
What Was I Thinking? - David Miller
Please contact Amy Unger (410-641-9644 or aunger@atlanticgeneral.org) if you have any pictures from this year's event, as well as any feedback on making this even more fun and successful January 1, 2011!
Please join us at the Princess Royale in 2011 to celebrate the New Year with a plunge in the Atlantic Ocean at 91st Street. Event day registration begins at 12:00 noon on January 1st and the swim starts at 1:00 PM.
You can register for the swim right here on our web site. Just click on the sign up link and follow the simple instructions. You'll be ready to start fundraising on line in minutes!
Your fundraising will enable our Not For Profit Hospital to continue to provide superior quality health care for local residents and visitors. Following the swim, Join us for the awards ceremony in the Princess Royale Atrium!
