Polar Plunge to Benefit CAM This Weekend

Lilleys' Landing of Branson will host the second annual Polar Plunge for Hunger this Sunday to benefit Christian Action Ministries.

The complete release from CAM is below:

The fundraiser has an All-star line up of community members ready to plunge into the frigid waters of Lake Taneycomo. The list includes, Phil Lilley (board member and owner of Lilleys’ Landing), Sheriff Brad Daniels (Taney County Sheriff), Renee Daniels (Central Bank), Jeremy Thomas (pastor of First Baptist Branson), John Hagey (president of the Hollister Chamber), Brandei Clifton (SDC public relations), Brain Wilfong (Generations
Bank), Richard Marks (pastor of New Beginnings Church), Shannen White (board member and owner of White Magnolia Realty), Veloris Juneman (Shady Acres Inn & Suites), Logan Godwin (CAM), Mindy Honey (SDC foundation), Trevor Clifton (Patriot Heat & Air), Elizabeth Haynie (CAM), Dr. Jerod Hill (Hill Family Chiropractic), and Branson Football coaches Aaron Hafner and Jeff Howard.

Phil Lilley, the owner/operator of the family fishing resort said, "There's nothing like a cool, winter swim to liven up the bones! Plus it's a fun way to raise money for our local food pantry. Phil will be joined by several other community members who have committed to raise more than $1,000 in pledges each to take the plunge." 

“We are especially excited about this year’s participants. We have several returning plungers,” said Michele Dean, executive director at Christian Action Ministries. “If each individual meets their goal, the fundraiser will cover food costs for two months for Stone and Taney counties.”

Those wanting to contribute to the Plunge For Hunger, can visit christianactionministries.org or can contact Dean directly at director@christianactionministries.org. 

Christian Action Ministries has served to combat food insecurity in Taney County since 1984. Last year more than 70,000 individual cases of assistance were recorded – meaning nearly 828,000 meals provided in the more than 1.6 million pounds of food distributed. The food pantries are funded by donations from individuals, churches, and businesses in the community, and staffed by the dozens of faithful volunteers who
contribute their time and talents to serve their neighbors. 

The ministry’s mission, vision, and impact in Stone and Taney County, is detailed on the website at www.christianactionministries.org.