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Why take the plunge?
The Polar Bear Swim is a fun event that brings together around 400 people every year.
By taking the plunge you:
• Challenge yourself and friends • Enjoy the health benefits of a cold plunge • Support your local radio and power stewardship efforts on Kootenay Lake
Take the plunge at noon!
1 – REGISTER
Create your fundraising profile and we’ll set you up to collect money with a PayPal button.
Register here!2 – FUNDRAISE
Ask your friends, your family members and colleagues to sponsor your plunge!
3 – TAKE THE PLUNGE
Join us at Rotary Lakeside Park Beach on Wednesday January 1st at noon, or plunge in any body of cold water at your preferred time and day. Use #nelsonpolarbearswim and share your plunge on Social Media.
A fundraiser for Kootenay Co-op Radio and Friends of Kootenay Lake
This is a wonderful family friendly event that these two small non-profits take great pride in being able to bring to the community.
Friends of Kootenay Lake
Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FoKLSS) is your local environmental non-profit that works to improve the health and stewardship of Kootenay Lake through monitoring, habitat restoration, capacity building, and empowerment of local communities, First Nations, and stakeholders.
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Kootenay Co-op Radio
Since 1999, KCR has worked with the community to build the radio station into the member-owned, member-operated destination for listeners who want the authentic West Kootenay experience. Each week, our passionate team of volunteer hosts serve up almost 100 hours of original music and talk broadcasts, exploring the wide spectrum of tastes, issues and opinions that shape the unique spirit of our region.
Read more »Participate and enter to win many prizes!
By raising money and taking the plunge, you’ll be entered to win many prizes: 1 night stay at The Sentinel in Kaslo, 2 passes for Whitewater Ski Resort, 6 day passes for Nelson Nordic Ski Club, and more!
TOP INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER
Register here and encourage your friends, family and co-workers to sponsor you! Raise the most money to support Kootenay Co-op Radio and the Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society and win prizes. Your sponsors can donate online and sponsor you on this website.
See the prizes »BEST COSTUME
Have fun and wear your best costume to plunge at Lakeside Park Beach. (your birthday suit is not considered as a costume!)
See the prizes »Sponsor a plunger!
Click “Sponsor a Plunger” below to be directed to the donation form. From there you can select DONATE and choose to sponsor a Team or Individual. Or simply make a donation!!
Take the plunge with friends and family members!
This is the best way to start 2025!
