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Member’s Death inspires Old Dominion Boat Club to host a Polar Burr Plunge on New Year’s Day for the American Liver Foundation Alexandria, Virginia – “From its earliest history to today, the Old Dominion Boat Club has been a continuous supporter of chartable institutions” says Chris Marino, Club President following a planning session with the American Liver Foundation for the National Capital Area Polar Burr Plunge to take place at the Old Dominion Boat Club of Old Town Alexandria on New Year’s Day 2006. “The recent death of one of our active members, Dave Penland who succumbed to liver disease at the age of 59, inspired us to partner with the American Liver Foundation in their efforts to raise awareness and funds for research.” “The Old Dominion Boat Club’s partnership in hosting the Polar Burr Plunge along with the sponsorship of several corporations such as America Online, Design Cuisine, Sport & Health Clubs, Catalyst, and Arena Sport is having a great impact on making the New Year’s Day Plunge a successful event. Everyone’s generosity in supporting our efforts to raise money will help towards life-saving research, education, and the annihilation of liver disease,” says Catherine Roper, Community Event Coordinator for the National Capital Area Chapter. The event is being promoted to DC, Maryland and Virginia Masters swim programs, children’s swim teams, high schools and college swim teams and triathletes. Pre-registration began on November 7th at http://www.alfdc.org/ or http://www.lin-mark.com/. The location of the event is Old Dominion Boat Club, 1 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Day of registration starts at 12 noon and the plunge begins at 2:00pm with a Plunge Post Party following. ### Old Dominion Boat Club The Old Dominion Boat Club has been a part of the Alexandria community since its first meeting in September of 1880. Over the course of its 125-year history, the Boat Club has consistently promoted charitable causes and community service. Among the Club’s many community activities and outreach opportunities are its sponsorship of the Select Fall H.S. Rowing Program, 30-year-long sponsorship of a Salvation Army Christmas Bell Ringing, charitable donations to the Make a Wish Foundation, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and funding of high school scholarships for rowing. American Liver Foundation The American Liver Foundation is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting liver wellness. The American Liver Foundation provides research, education and advocacy for those affected by hepatitis and other liver-related diseases. The National Capital Area Chapter is located at 127 South Peyton Street, #220, Alexandria, VA 22314 |
