Just received confirmation from 'Speedo Steve', that the Ottawa Polar Bear Dip returns this New Year's Day!
And, none other than BOB FM's own John Rodenburg has 100 PERCENT agreed to be one of the 'dippers'!
Better wear a good hat, JR. The water's going to be cold!!! ha ha ha
Everyone is invited to join the Polar Bear Dippers and help raise money for President's Choice Childrens Charities.
Pledge sheets, etc available now. Check the news release here for more information:
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Ottawa Polar Bear Dip
MAKING DIFFICULT LIFES A LITTLE EASIER
December 4, 2009, Ottawa, Ontario: Imagine changing a life in a matter of minutes. On January 1, 2009 a group of intrepid swimmers will brave the cold waters of Britannia Beach in Ottawa and raise funds for the President’s Choice Children’s Charity.
“It is an amazing thing to be able to help a child and their family who really need and really deserve it. We are so proud to be able to help and to be a part of a wonderful organization like the President’s Choice Children’s Charity, which helps kids right in our communities” states Steve Stewart, organizer of the dip.
President’s Choice Children’s Charity is dedicated to making difficult lives a little easier by helping children who are physically or developmentally challenged. Their focus is to remove some of the obstacles that make everyday living extremely difficult and to provide these young people with a renewed sense of dignity, independence and freedom by providing funding for adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, therapy and more. The charity ensures that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to helping children. It has awarded over $30,000,000 helping over 5,500 families across Canada.
Anyone interested in participating, by donating funds, volunteering their time on the 1st or plunging into “the Bay” should contact Steve Stewart at mailto:speedosteve2000@yahooo.ca.
For More Information
Contact Peggy Hornell
Director
President’s Choice Children’s Charity
(905) 459-2500 x3626
www.pc.ca/charity
