Mat Su Plunge set for February 17th
Contributed by Paula Nance
The fresh scent of Alaskan air and people jumping into freezing water! Say goodbye to cabin fever, it’s getting wild in Wasilla, Alaska. It’s the event people love! Mat Su Sertoma’s 14th Anniversary of the Original Valley Dip expects substantial numbers to join in the shenanigans! This year’s event is hosted by the Palmer Elks Lodge, on Saturday, February 17, 2023.
Participants from all over the world dress head to toe in colorful costumes to help raise money for hearing health and the local community. In fact, the local Sertoma Club is honored to have the National Executive Director of Sertoma, Jason Camis, his daughter Luciana from Kansas City, MO present along with the Mountain West Regional Director, David Oppenheim. All three have signed up to jump so we’re pleased funds are flowing in from everywhere!
Jean Stanefski, the president of the Mat-Su Sertoma Club, said that although the event requires a lot of preparation and challenging work, the outcome is always worth it. “The weather usually cooperates, and the community at large turns out to support our annual event. Alaskan’s never stand for the status quo, that’s why the local plunge has been so successful,” said Stanefski.
The event needs lots of volunteers and our sponsorships are second to no other. To jump at the event, each participant must raise a minimum of $100 while most jumpers look to score the Annual Biggest Fund Raiser Iceberg Award.
Sertoma has numerous scholarships available to local youth and young adults. Funds go to Mat Su Sertoma Summer Camp Scholarship Winners and a substantial donation was provided to the Colony High School American Sign Language Honor Society Club.
Stanefski said “Life is short. So come on and join us! You’ve got to have a little fun! It’s something everyone should try at least once. So, scratch this one off your bucket list and come have a blast.”
More information can be obtained at www.matsuhearing.org.
Contact Paula Nance at 907-232-1506 for further information. Hope to see you there!