Held on New Year’s Day, the 30th annual Penguin Swim, a fundraiser hosted by Atlantic General Hospital, proved to be a huge success.
Attracting more than 900 participants and raising about $110,000, all proceeds from the swim go toward bettering our community’s healthcare and providing for our local hospital and its residents.
Participants ranged all ages, from nine months to 83 years old, and hailed from places as far away as California. Some wore bathing suits, and some teams came dressed in matching costumes to conquer the freezing waters of the 91st Street beach.
The Bull on the Beach crew held a parade on the beach to introduce the teams and individual swimmers.
The winners of the race vary by category, and receive prizes based on their ranking.
Winners (in order of award) for the 2024 Penguin Swim are:
Youth and Family Teams
Team Believe: $3,325
Owrey’s Owls: $1,590
Ice Ice Kirby: $1,500
Community Teams
OC Ravens Roost: $9,842.99
License to Chill: $2,325
Atlantic Club Beach Warriors: $1,350
Business Teams
Bull on the Beach:$25,828
Charles Brown Glass:$510
The Dispatch:$190
Adult Individuals
James King:$1,275
Matthew Lynch:$700
Ed Fratantuono: $250
Youth Individuals
Leila Attia: $1,007
Delaney Whittington: $105
Dezzy Wegrzyn: $100
Special Recognition Prizes
Oldest Penguin, Neyla Kuvshiniva, 83 years old
Youngest Penguin, Lauren Beasley, 9 months old
Traveled the Farthest: Ashley Humphreys, Boulder Creek, California
Best Youth Costume: Madison Pecover, “Cow”
Best Adult Costume: Butch Lorditch, “Mad Hatter”
Best Couples Costume: Christy and Randy, “Ken and Barbie”
Best Group Costume: Isaiah and Malani: “Maui and Moana”
Blingiest Costume: Frosty Friends
To participate in next year’s Penguin Swim, visit AGHPenguinSwim.org. <
