<p>Officer Bradley Cortez is one of many Islanders participating in the Cold Water Challenge. Those challenged are asked to jump in cold water to bring awareness to a cause. If they opt not to take a chilly plunge, they can donate money to the charity.</p>
It wasn’t the lure of the first swim of the season that had West Tisbury police officer Bradley Cortez jumping off the Big Bridge into the still-cold waters of Nantucket Sound on Tuesday. Officer Cortez was living up to a challenge.
Officer Cortez is one of many Islanders participating in the Cold Water Challenge, he told the Gazette Wednesday. Those challenged are asked to jump in cold water to bring awareness to a cause. Or if they opt not to take a chilly plunge, they can donate money to the charity.
The Cold Water Challenge is “an epic event right now,” Officer Cortez said. “Everybody is jumping in the ice cold water.”
Officer Cortez jumped in honor of the Wounded Warriors Project. He said the water was freezing.
Officer Cortez jumped in honor of the Wounded Warriors Project. He said the water was freezing.
Matt Montanile challenged Officer Cortez to jump in the water or donate $100 to the Wounded Warrior Project. Officer Cortez is a veteran who served with the 82nd Airborne Divison of the U.S. Army. He served two tours in Afghanistan.
“I was grateful to help out the Wounded Warrior Project,” he said. “I lost many men and it just feels good to be home.”
After being challenged, Officer Cortez headed out Tuesday for his inaugural swim of the season. His brother Tony Cortez was on hand to document the jump.
“I’m up for a challenge and I loved it,” Officer Cortez said.
Which is not to say that Tuesday’s swim was enjoyable. “Freezing,” he said. “I got right out.”
Officer Cortez, in turn, has challenged three more people to complete the challenge: a Vineyard Haven police officer and two deputies from the sheriff’s department.
“I’m so glad I did it,” he said.
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So how exactly is this
JJ OBSo how exactly is this helping the charities? If they jump in the water they don't make a donation, makes no sense to me. People read things on facebook and don't use their brains.
I would assume that if the
Bruce Stone EdgartownI would assume that if the person accepts the challenge then the person who made the challenge then has to pony up the donation amount. Seems pretty obvious to me. Either way the charity gets the donation from one party or the other. Go, Bradley!!
Sometimes events are about
Cherish OBSometimes events are about building awareness and starting conversations. Believe it or not there are people that are unfamiliar with The Wounded Warrior Project, I was telling someone about it just last night. I am sure some money is being raised and I am sure the organization is thrilled to have the buzz on the internet.
Honestly, if u don't have
Tony CortezHonestly, if u don't have something positive to say, keep it to yourself and move on... Thank you for your service Bradley and stay strong!!!!
I have a right to say
JJ OBI have a right to say whatever I like. I fought for it too, long before any of you.
lets keep this positive....
cheryl vineyard havenlets keep this positive.....enough negativity around...great job Brad!!!
JJ, the idea of the challenge
Another Who Was ChallengedJJ, the idea of the challenge is simple. It raises awareness, bringing the Wounded Warrior Project to the forefront of social media and word of mouth. It encourages people to risk their comfort to do so, I took the jump yesterday in high winds and frigid water. While I did not shy from the challenge, I, like many other who've participated, still plan on donating money to the charity because it's something I believe in. If you don't understand the idea of the challenge present a question rather than trying to diminish what we are trying to accomplish. Officer Cortez, I have greatly appreciated your service to WTPD and to our Military, you and your family have always been around to help me (just ask Tony about the freshman he befriended in C-period study hall when he was a senior). Y'all are awesome!
I did ask a question. In more
JJ OBI did ask a question. In more than one place in the article it says donate or jump in the water. So it sounds like nothing is being done to support the charity. I understand that may not be the case but the way it reads in the paper is different.
$25 donation if you make the
Joe Edgartown$25 donation if you make the jump, $100 if you don't.
It's all for a good cause.
Ill come down Jump and donate
Chase BridgewaterIll come down Jump and donate. Good for Brad your the man bro.
Keep strong baby!!! I am very
Vani PKeep strong baby!!! I am very proud of you. Thank you for your service
Way to go Bradly. U r an
concerned tisburyWay to go Bradly. U r an amazing person! How does someone find fault with someone doing something for charity. Did I miss something?
I took about two seconds to
Doug Oak BluffsI took about two seconds to Google "Cold Water Challenge" and found this explanation:
1.You are nominated to complete the challenge by someone who has done just that.
2. You have 24 hours to complete the challenge AND donate $10 or $20 to the charity of choice as defined by the person nominating you.
3. If you are unable to complete the challenge, you donate $50 or $100 to the charity they defined.
4. The amount of the donations varies. The most common is $10 if you complete it, $100 if you do not.
5. If you complete the challenge, upload the video of you completing it to Facebook or Youtube and nominating 5 more individuals to Facebook.
I hope that clears up some questions...
I'M SURPRISED THEY STILL
tom jones dummer NHI'M SURPRISED THEY STILL ALLOW YOU TO JUMP OFF BRIDGE , IT CAN BE VERY DANGERUOUS WHEN THE TIDE IS RUNNING,I'M SUPRISED NO ONE HAS BEEN HIT BY A CAR OR EVEN DROWNED YET,
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