WESTFIELD — This year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run Western Massachusetts Polar Plunge takes place Sunday, March 10, at Hampton Ponds State Park, 1048 North Rd., Westfield.
Officer Erica Ireland of the West Springfield Police Department, who helps organize the Polar Plunge events along with a committee of other first responders, described the fundraiser as “A dip into a cold body of water to support an amazing charity.” She continued, “We already have 37 teams registered and have reached $62,000 fundraised this year. Last year we were able to raise $75,000 and we are hoping to reach that or surpass it in 2024.”