The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Jersey Shore, will hold the 5th annual Shillelagh Plunge for Autism on Saturday, April 18th, 2026. The plunge will take place at 16th Avenue and the ocean in Belmar, NJ. Sweatshirts can be picked up at the Shillelagh Club at 815 16th Avenue in Belmar starting at 6PM on Friday, April 17th, 2026. A pre-race plunge, signup and pickup of hooded sweatshirt and give-aways will also take place at D'Jais Belmar beginning at 10:30AM on April 12th. D'Jais will hold a post plunge party with the Pat Roddy Band playing at 2PM. Funds for this event will be donated to Autism NJ, POAC Autism Services, local youth programs, Allaire Community Farms autism events and the FSOS Foundation for additional charitable contributions, including other autism organizations. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and payments/logos must be submitted by March 26th to be printed on sweatshirt. Platinum for $2,000 After Plunge Party for $1000 Gold for $1,000 Silver for $500 Contributing Sponsor for $250 For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected]. Registration is $50. Upon registering you will be given the opportunity of purchasing a sweatshirt for $30 or by raising $100 through donations to your individual fundraiser page. Day of donations gladly accepted but sweatshirt not guaranteed! Those donating for an individual signed up to plunge should proceed to donation section in Registration. Please place the amount you are donating and select "Other" typing in the individual's name. The FSOS will track donations by individual to ensure they receive the proper giveaways.