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The valley’s coolest fundraiser
By Bob Ede
Talk about a ‘cool’ fundraiser!
Friday, February 24, Invermere’s Kinsmen Beach was the site of the first ever Polar Bear Plunge hosted by the RAD Society.
Funds raised go towards the purchase of new adapted ski equipment to be used by disabled skiers.
The well-organized event saw a group of hearty plungers, many in costume, take the dip into the frigid waters of Lake Windermere. Few lingered more than a few seconds before jumping out of the pool-sized hole in the ice and into the nearby, man-made hot tub.
Many Columbia Valley businesses sponsored the event and members of the Panorama and Windermere Fire Departments were there to provide a helping hand.
The event was a huge hit with participants and spirited spectators, whose cheers took the sting out of the cold. Many are already looking forward to next year’s event.
– Photos by Lisa and Bob Ede, Redneck Hippy Creative Studio. Bob and Lisa can be reached at [email protected]
