On Sunday, February 9th, seven courageous DEW employees faced the cold and snowy conditions to join the Keene Frozen Sections in a plunge into the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This daring act was in support of the 26th annual Penguin Plunge for the Special Olympics New Hampshire!
DEW has been a proud supporter of the Special Olympics New Hampshire and Special Olympian Becky May for several years. Becky, an athlete with over four decades of experience in various disciplines, was chosen in 2022 to represent the Granite State on the first-ever all-women 3v3 basketball team for the USA Games, where she and her team won the bronze medal!
This year’s event participants helped raise an impressive $757,081 for the New Hampshire Special Olympics. The Keene Frozen Sections emerged as the top team statewide, raising $48,355. Becky May, taking her 19th plunge, was the top fundraiser this year, bringing in $18,487 for the cause!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Keene Frozen Sections for inviting us to participate in their annual plunge event. We are truly honored to be part of your team. Special thanks to the following DEW teammates who volunteered to dive into the icy Atlantic waters: Safety Manager Kamron Bushway, Assistant Superintendent Ben Klebe, Field Operations Manager Cameron Riley, Project Engineer Nick Wright, Warranty Specialist Jimmy Gleason, Marketing Director Wynter Edwards, and President and CEO Taylor Woodward. We are incredibly proud of each one of you!
DEW is pleased to support the Special Olympics in its mission to provide athletic opportunities, fitness, health, friendship, and so much more for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Congratulations, Becky, and to all who participated in this year’s Penguin Plunge!
