The Torpeys getting back to nature **** Wilmington’s own Daniel Torpey, will missile into the Atlantic Ocean on New Year’s Day to help Paddy McDonagh. That said, no harm will come to aquatic wildlife on Rexhame Beach. (Danimal may be the world’s slowest torpedo.) Dan and Shawna have supported the Jolly Jump for years. The day just wouldn’t be the same
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Zach Littman and his mom Zach Littman: “Once again, I am making the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean, this New Year’s Day. “You may consider me a salty veteran, as this will be my fourth year taking the dip. “This day is very important to me because it will mark the ninth anniversary of my
Larissa & Marco Gulinello **** Larissa lost her mom, Pam Demeo, last month after a heroic battle with cancer. This year, and every year after, the Jump will be as much in her honor and memory as it is in Deb’s and Jackie’s. This year, Marco and Larissa are paying it forward for the support their family received last year, by plunging back in
From left: Martin McDonagh, Jimmy McDonagh, Jimmy on the Job **** Welcome Jimmy McDonagh to the Jump. He’s nephew to Paddy. He’s from Quincy. And he’s one hell of a model American. Jimmy McD works hard; he plays hard; and this Jan. 1, 2017, he’s going to jump in true jolly fashion to Conquer Cancer.
From left: Dan “Tugboat” McDonagh and Jolly Jump Commissioner Bryan “Big Dog” Woodford ***** Since the Jump’s beginning, one person stands alone as a tour de force in fundraising. He has single-handedly raised more donations than nearly all other jumpers combined. He’s achieved the coveted Top Dog title not once, not twice, not even thrice… four times. That jumper’s name is Dan
The Woodford Family Crest **** Since his retirement from hockey, Ryan Woodford‘s new winter sport is polar plunging. The extreme(…ly cold) sport has its challenges. Ryan has to maintain his beach bod year round. He said that if he raises $500 from his friends and family for the Jolly Jump, he will wear a bathing suit made entirely of leaves, like in our
Jake flies the Jolly Jump flag, both literally and figuratively, and it is a beautiful flag. As a distinguished member of our board, Jake (and Lauren!) bring a lot to the table, besides his impressive Jolly Jump fundraising career, totaling the most of all-time. You will recognize him in a vintage sports blazer and matching
In her inaugural plunge last year, Erin Vasselian dominated and nearly took home the coveted Top Dog Trophy and accompanying Luxury Pink Bathrobe. Instead, she had to settle for Rookie of the Year. That warm robe would have come in handy this year, however, since Erin will be bringing her Jump to a more northern
Eddie Devin is a dedicated Jolly Jumper, which is no surprise considering he’s currently the reigning Top Dog. Last Thursday, Dec. 10, Eddie donated all of his tips bartending at the Abington Depot to his campaign. And he’ll be doing the same this upcoming Thursday, Dec. 17. If you can’t make it down to The
…International man of mystery. Help Greg Anderson raise at least $1,000 and the whole Anderson Clan will take the plunge on New Year’s Day 2016. Gregga has been pledging for years to plunge into the Atlantic. And now, while he lives Down Under, his whole family has stepped in on the Big Man’s behalf. Help