26th Annual Polar Bear Jump at Goodyear Lake Feb 17

MILFORD — The true spirit of giving takes place at Goodyear Lake on February 17th. Countless jumpers, volunteers, sponsors, and Brenda and Jamie Waters help make it a true polar bear tradition.  

Goodyear Lake is having an auction to benefit the Polar Bear Jump on February 4th @ 12:30 om.  The auction will be at Milford Central School.  The actual jump will be on February 17th @ 12:30 and an awards banquet will follow the jump at 6:30 and will be held at the Oneonta Elks Club.  

The Polar Bear Jump is a non-profit that raises money for local children, adults, and other local organizations.  There are 12 recipients this year from Otsego and Schoharie County.  These children have a variety of issues including, Lymphoma, Leukemia, Brain Tumors, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, and Aicardi Syndrome.  The 2024 recipients are Callie, Taylor, Rowan, Windsor, Madison, Abigail, Max Scarlett, Jax, Paige, Harlee, and Hopeful Hearts. If you would like to know more about the recipients, please go to the Goodyear Lake Polar Jump Facebook page. Then go to the menu and read their stories and history.  It is enlightening to see how far these brave individuals have come. Or visit their website at www.pbjump.com.  

To sign up for the jump – you must call between 9 am and 9 pm for your packet password, if you would like more information, call Waters @ 607-286-7101.