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United Way for Cortland County Great Polar Bear Challenge

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Total Donations: $35,793

Goal: $30,000

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Thanks to everyone who participated, sponsored and volunteered with the 2012 Great Polar Bear Challenge!!! Once again we reached and exceeded our goal! Head to our website, cortlandunitedway.org to see photos of the day. See you next year!

Contributor	Amount	Comment
MaryAnn Zeppetello	$10.00	"You go , girl!! I am proud of your grit and community spirit. Love ya, Aunt NaryAnn"

Kathryn Coldren	Hidden	"Crown City Rollerz are ROLLING into season TWO!!!!"

jane hodgson	Hidden	"WHO ARE WE? ROYAL POLARS!!!!!!!!!"

Don Brookins	Hidden	"I support this insanity."

Kristina Lambright	Hidden	"Brrrr!"

Tina Hile	Hidden	"Are you crazy!!!"

Seth Greenberg	$50.00	"Can't wait to see the video! You are a good sport for a good cause, Nat!"

Richard Serton	$50.00	"WHOOOOOO!"

Sean Martin	$25.00	"The webpage is unclear. Do you all do this naked?"

Nadia Rubaii	$25.00	"You go, Nat! Even my dogs think it is too cold to jump in the water. We've all seen the bumper stickers that say "My dog is smarter than your honor student" but I'll need to find one that says "My dogs are smarter than my colleague's husband.""

Anonymous	$10.00	"How much do I pay to NOT get the video clip? I'm terrified of screaming ghosts, and I know that's what Nat's pale self will resemble when he enters the frigid waters."

J. Andrew McTyre	Hidden	"wild man!"

Rosanne Canestrare	Hidden	"Good Luck Nat!"

John & Lauren Neubauer	$101.00	"Nat and Kristina, Our family is involved with the United Way. Aside from being a good cause the video will be priceless. I can't help but recall the digital readout of -5 degrees just a day or so ago. Is there an extra fee to see this happen live? John & Lauren"

Nancy/Harry Lambright	$50.00	"Sam says, "Wear your thermal underwear, sweet Nat." "

Monica Heath	$25.00	"I'm getting cold just thinking about it. Best wishes."

Steven Tufts	$100.00	"I'll bet you react the same way you do when you slap aftershave on your face...only this will be your entire body!!!"

Linda Fielding	Hidden	"Good luck Nat!!!"

Dave Steiner	$50.00	"Nat, don't jump too high because then there won't be any water left in the lake. "

Andrea Maxwell	$50.00	"Good Luck Kenny. from Dad and Andrea "

Anonymous	$150.00	"Thank you Ladies you are a credit to the community and an example to be modeled. "

Renee Captor	Hidden	"You are out of your mind! Happy to helpl."

Linda DeMacy	Hidden	"Good Luck Nat!!!"

Sara George	Hidden	"Go Rollerz! "

Marcella Tripoli	$25.00	"Good Luck Nat! Can't wait to see the video."

Tracy Fenner	Hidden	"You go Dan!"

Thomas Burchhardt	$25.00	"Enjoy the plunge!"

Kim Fey	$50.00	"Even though I think you girls are nuts, I admire your determination and strength. I'll be shivering for you all......"

Wendy Richardson	Hidden	"I know you can do it."

Rick Hubner	Hidden	"March 3rd is my Birthday !! I shoulda hit you up to donate to my trip to Haiti 3/11 to help build shacks for tent people. Enjoy your swim."

Ken Ferguson	Hidden	"Try to be the first one in and the last one out!"

Charles Anderson	$100.00	"Go Steve Go! Alice & Charlie"

Fred Loder	$25.00	"During the Polar Bear Plunge, I would assume you will look as ridiculous as you used to look when playing in the Bozo Open. Remember, if you played golf 6 days a week for the rest of your life and I played blindfolded and (perhaps even) lefthanded, I would still win!"

Peter Berardi	$25.00	"Steve- it's been a while! Hope all is well with you and your family. Sincerely- Pete"

Matthew Banazek	$25.00	"If you are lucky the mild winter weather will happen again on the day of your plunge. Have fun Steve. Good luck w/ the fund-raising. Matt B "

Diann Potter	$50.00	"Good luck Steve - have fun!!"

scott hopkins	$37.50	"Cold water = shrinkage!!"

Susan Sandy	$10.00	"Good Cause, Thanks"

Lisa McKenna	$10.00	"Steve, Hope you have wool waiting for you on the exit! Good luck! Lisa"

C Stanley Smith	$15.00	"Steve- Good luck on the plunge, great cause and thank you for including me. Stan Smith Time Warner Cable Business Class"

David Button	$50.00	"Many of us are afraid of heights, water or the cold, your a brave man taking on all 3 at the same time!!"

Joan Kearney Flatt	$20.00	" Good luck,Steve! Nice picture of you in the one piece bathing suit! Didn't think they still make those things-but, who knows?- it might keep you warm! If it doesn't, try a wet suit next year! Cheers! Joan F"

Steven Giannone	$50.00	"Good Luck my friend! I wish you well."

Brandy Duke	$20.00	"What a great cause, Steve. We will be at a wrestling tourney for both boys that day, but we will be rooting you on from afar. Good luck! "

Harry Ticknor	$25.00	"Go girls...get-er done !"

Paul Sandy	$25.00	"Better you than me!"

Al Myers	$25.00	"Steve, Thanks for taking the "Plunge" for the United Way of Cortland County! Al Myers State Farm Insurance"

Anonymous	$25.00	"Hi Babe, I will be there when you take the plunge,Love you "

Patty Ristow	Hidden	"Hi T-- Looking forward to pictures of you jumping in. Hopefully Mother Nature is kind to you and gives you some warm weather. -p"

Ken Romer	$25.00	"Glad I could help out! For a great cause!"

Brian Ward	$10.00	"Better you than me!!"

Karen Dougher	$25.00	"KNOCK 'EM DEAD GIRLS!"

Thomas Reynolds	$25.00	"Go Aunt Tt <3"

BERNARD WESTFALL	$25.00	"So, who pays for the pneumonia? "

Richard & Chris Cecconi	$25.00	"Will be jumping in the Ocean in Florida for you guys on March 3rd. Have fun at Yaman !!!"

David Barrows	$50.00	"Donation made possible by the staff at the Crown Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation...THANX!!!"

Scott Coldren	$50.00	"I will be happy to see KataKlysm & the rest of the Crown City Rollerz take the plunge once again this year. "

Susan Fitts	Hidden	"wear a wet suit!"

David Barrows	$30.00	""Donation made possible by the staff at the Crown Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation...THANX!!!""

Brad Totman	Hidden	"Glad to donate! Glad it's you and not me!"

Katie Sczepanski	$50.00	"You are crazy... and we fully support you! -Katie & Mark"

Sarah Fallon	$25.00	"Make a splash!"

Jeff Boylan	$25.00	"Money"

Max Moore	$25.00	"I'd love to come take the plunge with ya but I'm busy that day, otherwise I'd be there doing laps. "

Anonymous	$100.00	"Go DEEEEEEP!!!!!! Just like Frank Hodge!"

David Barrows	$30.00	""Donation made possible by the staff at the Crown Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation...THANX!!!""

Matthew Banazek	$25.00	"Good luck and have fun. "

Anonymous	$10.00	"Bet you're glad we've had a warm winter! :-)"

Karl Madeo	$25.00	"Wow! This is impressive, Joyce."

Michael Waters	$100.00	"Ready to go DEEP!! Water Temperature of 37 Degrees vs 33 of Last Year....does it really make a difference?"

Jacob Bourdeau	$100.00	"The only advice I can offer, take a deep breath it is going to be cold! Congrats on taking the "plunge""

Conrad Janke	$32.00	"for my brother Otto, who has redefined the term "shrinkage"."

Valerie Mohr	$25.00	"Good Luck !"

Amy Layton	Hidden	"Give them hell ladies! Miss you all! :) Hugs and shoves! xoxo"

Kristy Hunter	$20.00	"Have fun!!!!!! "

I. Ray Small	$25.00	""expect some serious shrinkage" - George Costanza"

Randy Pendell	$25.00	"Further confirmation that your NUTS!"

Nick Belton	$25.00	"I would have donated more.. but with this winter being mild and all I think you may enjoy the plunge! "

Michael Slater	Hidden	"You are Soo going to have a heart attack! hahhaa, A worthy cause! GoodWork Tammy!: ) "

Sandra Niederhofer	$25.00	"Thank you!"

Kathi Williams	$25.00	"It's a Bear- Necessity...Good Luck!"

Serenity Kucharski	$10.00	"You ladies rock! Go get 'em, derby style!"

Julie Hanson	$25.00	"Have fun, enjoy the dip!"

Matt Sullivan	$25.00	"Brrr"

Anonymous	Hidden	"Big Brown Bear is gonna turn white when his toes touch that water! Definitely post a picture!"

Russ Emerson	Hidden	"Good Luck"

Patrice VanNortwick	$25.00	"You are officially nuts. "

Jody Mashlykin	Hidden	"It's going to be a great season!"

Dolores Schroeder	$100.00	"Pat, Don't freeze any of the important parts! Love, Dolores "

Jeanne Gablenz	$50.00	"Now that's walking the talk! Excellent community relations / leadership skills. So, go, jump in the Lake! Woo Hoo... I'll hold your towel!"

Jeanne Gablenz	$50.00	"ON BEHALF OF ALL ALBANY MONOFILAMENT EMPLOYEES: GO JUMP IN THE LAKE GLEN... WE'LL BE RIGHT BEHIND YOU!"

Jeanne Gablenz	$200.00	"This pledge is for Dave Bordwell and Tim Stevens, who are joining Glen Gutierrez representing Albany International at the Great Polar Bear Plunge. From all of us at Albany International... you have our full support! We'll be there for you when you get out! Have fun!"

Kevin Miller	$25.00	"Good Luck, you might want to leave the Speedo at home for this one!!!"

Robyn Fisher	$10.00	"Good luck.... Robyn"

Anonymous	$15.00	"You're a super good person for doing this. Seriously, THANK YOU, it will be fun!"

Anonymous	$15.00	"You're the best. Thanks for joining me!"

Alex & Nicki Starmer	$25.00	"Way to go Mom! We're proud of you!!"

Mike Anderson	$50.00	"Hope you enjoy your swim!"

Christine Natsios	$25.00	"Good luck! We're rooting for ya!"

Thomas Mamara	$50.00	"GO DEEP BIG BLUE!!!!!!!!"

Nathaniel Wayman	$50.00	"Shrivel, shrivel, shrivel....."

Anonymous	$25.00	"Swim like a Duck!!"

Anonymous	$20.00	"Think warm thoughts, Page!"

Debbie Rahalski	$10.00	"Erin Carrino I always knew you were destined for greatness I am glad to see you are taking some chill time on your path to success.....ah yes the puns are as awful as ever! Good luck you go girls! Your friend "Mrs R" "

Gregory May	$25.00	"Best wishes"

George W. Nelson Jr.	$100.00	"Good luck Gary. Let me know how the water is. I wish I could come up to see you take the plunge however, I find it hard to leave this 75 degree weather here in the sunshine state Good luck "

Melissa Johnson	$50.00	"Must have pictures of this event :)"

Wendy Opera	$20.00	"Is it possible to have a heart attack from the shock of the freezing water?"

Jessica Ratkowski	Hidden	"I knew you were crazy - lol. Good luck!"

ben anderson	$50.00	"wear floaties"

Matthew Barnes	$50.00	"All I ask is that you don't get hypothermia.. Good luck! :)"

John Miller	$25.00	"Go Annie! Go Annie!"

Anonymous	Hidden	"Renee, You truly are a leader!"

Jim Brewer	$50.00	"Dance with Mr. Bei again, and I'll double it!"

Gary Nelson	$500.00	"Go Admiral!"

Rick & Lisa Jankun	$100.00	"Good Luck Mage!!!!!!!!!"

Janet Fallon	$100.00	"Combined donations from" Marilyn & Dick Brothers $60 Paul Sirois $20 John Cincotta $20"

James Miller	$25.00	"You go girl!"

Anonymous	$20.00	"Hope you have a warm drink(s) waiting for you."

Kristin Rocco-Petrella	$50.00	"You are certainly much braver than I am! I'm still playing the Mommy card - no crazy stunts for me until next year... maybe! Way to go "admiral"!"

Dacia Boehning	$25.00	"That's my girl! I cannot wait to see this year's video, very entertaining!"

Jeff Tracy	$25.00	"Cannonball!"

Kathy & Steve Barnes	$50.00	"Go Homer Blue Pride!!!"

Michael Martin	$10.00	"Good Luck, Jen! "

james mulvihill	$100.00	"Go Ruffy"

david russell	$10.00	"Hopefully it won't be too cold-bring lots of antifreeze if you know what I mean just in case. Cheers, your cuz, Dave Russell"

Patricia Bana	$25.00	"Have Fun!"

The Riehlman Family	$100.00	"Good Luck Grandma...."

ann currie	$25.00	"Way to go. the couple that jumps together... freezes together!"

Anonymous	Hidden	"I can't keep up with you but I am trying! Not very quick on the prank calls!"

Scott Steve	$50.00	"Good luck!"

Deborah Schwab	$50.00	"This derby girl won't jump in, but she will support her Royal Pains!"

Phil Muka	$20.02	"Go get 'em Chibblies ;)"

Kellyann OMara	$25.00	"Good Luck Jessica! Several people have asked me to donate to them so I am "spreading it around" and giving everyone a little something! It is a brave thing you are doing...thanks for supporting UW! "

Mary Bodhane	$50.00	"Good luck with the Polar Plunge. BRRRRRR."

Carol Agate	$25.00	"Better you than me..good luck! It is so generous of you to do this fundraiser. I will be thinking of you on Sat."

Brenda Bailey	Hidden	"If you're crazy enough to do this, of course I'll support your cause, but since I can't be there, I want to see pictures! Brenda P.S. You don't have to dress up...we all know you're a Wonder Woman! "

Matthew Santell	Hidden	"BREAK A LEG....no seriously. I hope you break your leg. Also i'm not coming to visit you in the hospital. And we're renting out your room while your gone. You can collect your stuff from next to the dumpster. Sincerely, Matt"

Rachel Anderson	$25.00	"Go Julie! It's going to be a great season!"

Debbie and John Nadolski	$25.00	"Keep your shorts up this year!"

Amber Hafner	$20.00	"I'm cold just thinking about this. Good luck! "

Patricia Wetherell	$20.00	"I prefer to give money, and will pass on seeing you in your speedo. Good luck and have a great time. "

Bill Murphy	$100.00	"You are one cool cucumber, Bill! Good luck!"

The Potters	$30.00	"Go Danielle!!!!"

Anonymous	$15.00	"coffee is on me."

Elizabeth OBrien	$25.00	"You're either very dedicated to your cause...or completely crazy lol. I wish I could be there, but I have to work :-( Good luck!! Sis"

ss Beville	$25.00	"Embrace the cold!"

Lisa Seyfried	Hidden	"Good luck!!! Don't freeze!"

Lisa Seyfried	Hidden	"Good luck, better you than me!"

Bryson Edwards	$10.00	"Good Luck Grandpa!! You're my big (cuddly) polar bear!! Brr!!"

MICHELLE BAKER	$25.00	"Burrrrrr . . . . . Sorry your #1 fan can't come watch this year. :-( Want my "omni-heat"?!"

robert searles	$25.00	"Good Luck ! My Kid may be doing the photo shoot will keep you informed !"

Jo-Lynn Buchanan	$25.00	"Better you than me, Lona! And you have no fat to keep you warm!"

Denise Garrett	$25.00	"God Bless you ALL!"

Corey Bredderman	$25.00	"Good luck! Hope you have as much fun doing this as I did!"

Stacy Porter	$50.00	"Good luck!"

Anonymous	Hidden	"I'm trying to take the plunge with you!"

Kristin Clark-Lowell	$50.00	"Nice work, Kira! Don't let your teeth chatter too much!"

Cheryl Wetmore	$50.00	"Go for it, Corey!"

Susan Porter	$50.00	"Can't wait to be there on Saturday"

Steve Tullio	$25.00	"Good luck cousin - He has talked me into some crazy stuff too :)"

Jeanne Galenz	$10.00	"Hi Glen, this is my personal contribution! Nice try trying to get me to join you, but I can't possibly get pnemonia prior to moving to Florida. You all have fun! Jeanne"

Jeanne Gablenz	$10.00	"Ok.. this is my second try to give you money.... Thanks for jumping in for me... I'll be watching safely from the pavilion! Ha... have fun! Jeanne (+ Scott) Gablenz"

Jeanne Gablenz	$10.00	"Hi Dave, just want you to know that I'll be watching and waiting for you with a nice towel! Thanks for jumping for all of us at Albany International! What a trooper! Jeanne & Scott Gablenz"

Melissa Fox	$10.00	"Go Whit!"

Bonita Lindberg	$100.00	"Thanks for taking the plunge Dave, Glenn and Tim. You're worth every penny; especially because it keeps me dry!"

christopher read	Hidden	"you are a freak !"

Christine Hannon	$50.00	"Make a splash!"

Christine Hannon	$25.00	"It's just like a hot tub, Lona...a really big, cold hot tub!"

Christine Hannon	$25.00	"Guess it wasn't cold enough last year? "

Christine Hannon	$25.00	"Thanks for participating, Tim! "

Christine Hannon	$25.00	"Are you sure you're only going in once? :)"

CHERYL POTTER	Hidden	"You are crazy, but it is for a good cause. Have a great time!!!!"

susan west	$100.00	"I aways knew you were nuts, Pat, but now someone will pay you for it!"

michael dann	$25.00	"Tom this is one time you can honestly use shrinkage as an excuse! Good luck!!"

Pamela Woodward	$81.00	"Wouldn't want a nut to miss his goal! "

marisa clifford	Hidden	"You guys are lucky polar bears... it's supposed to be in the 40's on Saturday!"

Brian Mitchell	$25.00	"Go for it Ann ( wish I could .. but "Shrinkage" you know ...)"

Anthony Maggio	$25.00	"Don't worry boys...You'll find them again when you warm up.J"

Matthew Priest	$25.01	""Go DADDY Go!""

Anonymous	$10.00	"Thanks Dr Poonnen"

Linda Priest	$70.00	"I've been telling people for 30+ years that you are crazy, now maybe they will believe me! Love you."

BYRON BARRETT	Hidden	"WAY TO TAKE ONE FOR THE TEAM! :) -BYRON"

Travis, Brady, Hunter, Tyler, Zack, Dylan	$6.44	"Grandma, you're crazy...."

Beverly Bracciodieta	$20.00	"Good Luck"

Anonymous	$10.00	"Thanks Ketan!"

Paul Koehler	$50.00	"Gary, good luck and watch out for shrinky dinky when you hit the water. PK"

Christin Starmer	$10.00	"You're crazy, mom!"

Leslie Reynolds	$10.00	"Good Luck, Mom! <3 "

sue michales	$25.00	"I'll be there to watch and cheer you on!"

Janice Sugarman	$50.00	"Have fun!!! Hope all is well."

Janet Swinnich	$10.00	"You rock, Renee!"

Janet Swinnich	$10.00	"Joyce, you are very brave!"

Sharon Holbert	$25.00	"I'll drink cup of hot chocolate tomorrow morning and think about you freezin for a goo cause! And aren't YOU lucky ts gonna e 50F!!! Love ya!!!"

Kathleen Joyce	Hidden	"What a great cause!! We'll be thinking of you tomorrow as you dive into the cold waters of Yaman Park! Have fun! Let's GO ORANGE!"

Nanna Fritts	$25.00	"uhm..... "enjoy"??...LOL!! I'm impressed!!"

Adeline Momtalvo	$140.00	"Missie I am so proud of you. I love you little sister. This donation is from me and our CFCU members. Good Job"

NANCY WESNER	$25.00	"Stay Warm! Love you Amanda! "

Amy Sacco	$25.00	"Have fun Bre! :)"

Justin Bertrand	$25.00	"One Rx for an EpiPen for you. You are sure to have one big adrenaline surge! Have a great time! Don't tell Lona I gave you five dollars more. Ha ha! :)"

Jennifer Haskins	$10.00	"Good luck Nicole and Teresa!!!!!"

Christine Sahm	$75.00	"Have a great time. this is for a great cause"

Nicholas Kirby	$25.00	"Now everyone can Matt's tramp-stamp tattoo that he tries so hard to hide. Fortunately for everyone his speedo will hide the "Love" "Courtney" tattoo written across his butt cheeks. "

Kim Neal	$20.00	"Good luck today, Joyce!!!"

Michelle Appollonia	$20.00	"I love you little sister <3"

Timothy Vail	$20.00	"We heard its the rage to polardip with page; we've added our support so its your courage that we court! Aren't you the brave sort?"

Mike Joyner	$10.00	"Here's the $10 registration fee!"

Robert Costello	$75.00	"Way to go guys!"

Susan Stafford	$25.00	"Renee, YOU ROCK!~ "

Julie Albertson	Hidden	"You go, girlz! Let's hear if for the Crown City Rollerzzzzz!!!"

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