Lake Hopatcong Plunge Will Benefit Special Needs Kids

Those brave enough to face the freezing waters of Lake Hopatcong for the annual Leap in the Lake plunge Feb. 9 will do so to benefit special needs kids spending time at Camp Moore.

This is the fourth consecutive year the program has been hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Elks #782. According to nj.com, organizers are hoping to raise more than $50,000 during the plunge.

This year's event will kick off at 1 p.m. at Hopatcong State Park.

The Elks will also host a "Post Leap Party" from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Elks lodge for $20 a ticket, although plunge participants will receive a complimentary ticket. Plungers will also receive a Leap in the Lake t-shirt.

Proceeds from the plunge will benefit the Lake Hopatcong Elks Special Children's Committee, as well as other youth programs.

For more information, visit the Elks' website.