Despite the frigid waters of Lake Superior, around 400 participants took part in the Thunder Bay Polar Bear Plunge to raise money for four local charities. The event, which started in 2010, has exceeded its goal of $75,000 and has raised over $155,687 so far. The funds will be donated to Special Olympics, CNIB, Roots Community Centre, and PRO Kids.
THUNDER BAY – The return of spring weather didn’t warm Lake Superior much at all, but for the 400 or so who jumped into the frigid waters, it didn’t matter much.
The Thunder Bay Polar Bear Plunge, which started in 2010 as a way to raise money for Special Olympics, in 2024 has raised $155,687 and counting, more than double the $75,000 goal listed by organizers, with the money going to Special Olympics, CNIB, Roots Community Centre and PRO Kids.“It was great. I loved it. It was absolutely incredible.
“It’s something to build together and come together to do something. I think just having the variety of charities too, helps, because we can support so many different assets in our community by doing this. And to be honest, having a day like today doesn’t hurt. It’s just something you want to be a part of.”
Thunder Bay Polar Bear Plunge Charity Fundraising Special Olympics CNIB Roots Community Centre PRO Kids
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