Grey Bruce OPP are hosting a community Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario.
They say it’s set to take place on February 23rd at 9:30 a.m.,
People from all over Grey and Bruce Counties will jump into the ice-cold waters of the Inter Township Fire Department’s porta tank at the Shallow Lake Community Centre to support Special Olympics.
This event is hosted in partnership with the Municipality of Georgian Bluffs, Inter Township Fire Department, Grey County Paramedic Services and the Owen Sound Special Olympics.
The Polar Plunge is the largest fundraiser hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The torch run is the largest public awareness vehicle and grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics and it has raised more than $74 million in Canada since its inception.
If you want to get involved, you can register yourself or a team to take the plunge by contact Grey Bruce OPP Constable Krista Linthorne (email: Krista.Linthorne@opp.ca) or registering at www.polarplunge.ca.
OPP say, “Taking the plunge takes courage, bravery and a sense of adventure! Whether individual, organization or business, the Polar Plunge welcomes all dogooders with a little courage and a warm heart willing to get cold and creative for a worthy cause.”
They say all funds raised will support programming and events for over 26,000 athletes across the province.