Make a splash for a cause at Pledge 2 Plunge — more than just a chilly dip, it’s a lifeline for families across Gaston County. This high-energy team fundraising challenge supports the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign, helping ensure that life-changing programs remain accessible to everyone in our community.
Funds raised through Pledge 2 Plunge directly support initiatives like Safety Around Water, where a $100 donation can provide a child with critical, life-saving swim skills. Contributions also help send kids to Afterschool and Summer Camp programs, giving them a safe, enriching place to learn and grow — $300 can support one month of Afterschool care, and $1,500 can send a child to Summer Camp for a month of adventure and mentorship. Donations also fuel LIVESTRONG® at the Y, with $1,000 helping a cancer survivor participate in this impactful wellness program designed to support recovery and renewed strength.
Thanks to generous donors and participants, these programs are offered at free or reduced cost to families in need — strengthening not only individual lives, but the entire Gaston County community. Join the movement, take the plunge, and be part of something bigger.