Fundraiser for Kootenay Co-op Radio and Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society
Thank you for your support! On Monday, January 1st, 2024, a vibrant crowd of a thousand people gathered at Lakeside Park in Nelson to joyously ring in the new year while also extending their support to Kootenay Co-op Radio and Friends of Kootenay Lake. An impressive 200 individuals fearlessly embraced the icy waters this year,…
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Thanks to YOUR support, together we raised $7,703 for your local lake and radio station! That’s over triple the amount we raised last year. Way to go! Thank you so much to everyone who plunged, donated, and came to cheer on the brave souls yesterday. We are so grateful for your support. “The donations will…
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See pictures and video >> Kootenay Co-op Radio Keeping the Polar Plunge Alive (and Shivering!) The best way to say goodbye to 2020 is with a scream… as you plunge into the nearest body of refreshing Kootenay water! Kootenay Co-op Radio is keeping the annual Polar Plunge alive – and adapted for these unusual times.…
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PRESS RELEASE – January, 13 2021 Postponed again, the Polar Bear Swim will now happen on Sunday, January 30 at Lakeside Park. The 2022 Polar Bear Swim event met some unexpected challenges this January – however, Kootenay Co-op Radio (KCR) and Friends of Kootenay Lake (FoKL) has rescheduled the POLAR BEAR Swim just in time…
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❄🥶 It’s a good day for a BEACH DAY! See you on Saturday, January 1st at Lakeside Park Beach! The Polar bear is a fundraiser for Kootenay Co-op Radio and Friends of Kootenay Lake. How to donate? 👉Sponsor a brave plunger by visiting nelsonpolarbearswim.com/sponsor 👉Join us on the beach and give a donation💲
ARE YOU READYYYYYYYYY? The Nelson Polar Bear Swim 2022 is happening soon! Are you ready for this? Why take part? Challenge yourself and friends Enjoy the health benefits of a cold plunge Support your local radio and power stewardship efforts on Kootenay Lake Join us at Rotary Lakeside Park Beach on Saturday January 1st or…
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4°C isn’t cold enough for the Polar Bear Swim! But luckily we still have a week and a half for the temp to drop. 🥶 Visit https://nelsonpolarbearswim.com/ Here are some swimming tips for a successful experience! Follow 100% of BC Provincial Health Officer guidelines related to COVID-19. If you have a heart condition – just…
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The Polar Bear Swim is happening on Saturday, January 1st at Lakeside Park Beach in Nelson at noon. Join hundreds of brave plungers who are fundraising to support the work of two local non-profit organizations: Kootenay Coop Radio and Friends of Kootenay Lake. All the money from this event will power your local radio and…
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