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Cookie Tray for The Penguin Plunge

COOKIE TRAY For The Penguin Plunge

CookieTray specializes in sending delicious chocolate chip cookies that are loaded with chocolaty goodness! Our cookies are made using our famous homemade recipe which uses only the highest quality ingredients. From February 17, 2012-March 15, 2012, 30 percent from every batch of cookies ordered will be donated to The Penguin Plunge.  Not only do Penguin Plungers love to p lunge into the frigid Hudson, Our Penguins also love to plunge delectable chocolate chip cookies into Ice-Cold Milk.  So, buy some cookies and make a lot of people happy.

The Penguin Plunge is a Not-For-Profit dedicated to helping families of seriously-ill children. This year's recipients are Alex Fernandez and Francesco Galvano.

An outgoing 4th grader at Valley Cottage Elementary School, Alex Fernandez had sharp headaches. Exhaustive testing revealed that Alex had an extremely rare type of mixed-cell brain tumor. Alex needs specialized radiation treatment.

Francesco Galvano, a 7th grader from Pearl River Middle School, developed some unusual bruising. This summer, the middle school athlete was diagnosed with leukemia, Francesco is undergoing aggressive treatment.

The 5th Annual Penguin Plunge's signature Event occurs on March 4, 2012 12:00-2:00pm at Memorial Park 53 Piermont Ave., Nyack, NY. The plunge will occur at 1:45pm. There will be entertainment like the Strongman, Clowns, Rock Band Blarney Stew, Guinness World Book Record Holder Fastest Talker Fran Capo, Singers Mike & Sammy Quinn, MC/DJ Jimmy Schutz Raffles and hot food with warm hearts.

With a $20 donation at the Penguin Plunge, an eligible prize is a special event T-Shirt. With a $100 donation, an eligible prize is a Raffle Entry-Drawing.  Take the plunge and get your sponsor papers or just have fun watching the Penguin Plungers jump into the frigid Hudson River.

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