THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025 Page 13 The luck of the Irish keeps Splashers in good spirits at the 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash on Constitution Beach in East Boston on March 2. (Photo by Mike Murowchick) Splashers plunge into the icy waters at the 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash on Constitution Beach in East Boston on March 2. (Photo by Mike Murowchick) Idalia Grant of South Boston polar plunges for a great cause at the 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash on Constitution Beach in East Boston on March 2. (Photo by Mike Murowchick) Donnie Todd of East Boston embraces the cold water at the 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash on Constitution Beach in East Boston on March 2. (Photo by Mike Murowchick) “ The grants awarded through the efforts of this fundraiser support programming that help to increase public beach use.” He continued, “Thanks to my colleagues on the MBC, this year we’ll be able to provide grants totaling over $300,000 for the Better Beaches Program” Chris Mancini, Save the Harbor’s executive director said about the Better Beaches Grant Program, “The goal of the grant program is to supA lucky splasher polar plunging at the 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash on Constitution Beach in East Boston on March 2. (Photo by Katy Rogers) port free public events that encourage people to get out on some of the country’s cleanest urban beaches and enjoy our spectacular urban natural resources. This year’s grants will focus on breaking down barriers especially for people of color, people who don’t speak English as a fi rst language, and ADAaccessibility.” The Splash also includes free roundtrip SPLASH | SEE Page 16 Kennedy Elsey from “Karson and Kennedy” on Mix 104.1 judges the costume contest at the 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash on Constitution Beach in East Boston on March 2. (Photo by Mike Murowchick)
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