Shark Tank Challenge: Riverhead Supe, Police Chief Team Up to Help Developmentally Disabled

RIVERHEAD, NY - Two familiar faces in Riverhead are going swimming with the sharks.

Riverhead Town Supervisor Sean Walter and Police Chief David Hegermiller have teamed up to raise funds in a "Shark Tank Showdown!", to benefit the Aid to the Developmentally Disabled 2nd Annual Shamrock Shindig.

The event kicks off at the Long Island Aquarium on Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. All funds raised will go to the ADD C.A.R.E., or Community Advancement of Regional Engagement, Initiative, a program that empowers people with developmental and mental health issues, according to a release.

On tap will be Irish food and beverages, a live comedy show and private access to the Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center.

A highlight of the evening will be watching Walter or Hegermiller take a dip into the drink with the predators.

Walter and Hegermiller are competing to see who will swim with the sharks at the aquarium; the one who raises the most donations for ADD will be lowered into a 120,000 gallon tank and come face to face with the sharks.

Tickets to the event are $65 for adults and $25 for children.

Walter suggested individuals “make a contribution in the name of the police chief. Chief Hegermiller is probably more used to dealing with dangerous individuals. Therefore, I am pleading with everyone to be generous and make large contributions to this worthy cause in the name of David Hegermiller by visiting www.crowdrise.com/addshamrockshindig and choosing the Chief’s page," he joked.