If you're going to dip in 2010, come to Oakville and take part in
Canada's Largest Charitable Polar Bear Festival. Now in it's 25th year!
Hundreds
of people jump into the icy cold waters of Lake
Ontario at the Courage Brothers' Polar Bear Dip each year while thousands
watch and cheer them on. Some say it's the incredible atmosphere of the
festival, some say it's to try something a little over the edge to bring
in the New Year, others just want to get their faces in the local and
national media.
It all takes place on January 1st at
Coronation Park in Oakville, Ontario.
Net proceeds from the Courage Brothers' Polar Bear Dip
have been given to
World Vision Canada since 1995. In that time over $430,000 has been
raised and has funded water projects around the world. Check out the
history page for complete details.
Funds raised at the 24th and 25th annual Courage Brothers' Polar Bear Dip
events will help provide a dependable source of clean
water for the people of Kahi in the Umutara region of Rwanda. By
drilling new wells and building reservoirs, the Kahi Water Project will
bring safe water close to the people who live in the community. The new
water system will reduce the suffering caused by drinking dirty water
and save children hours of wasted time, which can now be spent at
school.
World Vision will also help the community maximize existing water
resources to start home gardens and increase food security. This project
will also train the community to protect their vital water resources,
and establish good sanitary conditions.
Todd Courage, Jennifer Valentyne and Trent Courage in
Kahi, Rwanda
Over
$230,000 rasied at 2010 Event!
Wow! All previous records were broken at the 25th
anniversary dip as over 600 dippers took the plunge
raising more funds than ever!
These brave participants along with their sponsors, the
5000+ crowd of spectators and unbelievable corporate
support brought in over $230,000 which will complete the
Kahi Water Project in Rwanda, fully fund a water project in
Kenya AND start another clean water project in Tanzania!
Thank-you to everyone who supported the 25th annual
Courage Brothers Polar Bear Dip!
Pictures | News articles and pictures will be posted
soon. In the meantime please visit our
Facebook and
YouTube pages for pictures and video clips.
Tshirts | With the unexpected turnout of over 600
dippers, we unfortunately ran out of shirts but will be
ordering more. If you didn't give your name and size to
us at the park, please contact us now.
Lost &
Found | If you are missing shoes, keys, shirts or
electronic equipment, please contact us to see if we
have it in our lost & found.
The brothers visited Rwanda to see how the funds raised at the
2009 dip are helping the people in the Umutara region of
Kahi.
Start
collecting pledges today!
Promo Dip on Breakfast Television Miss
the 2010 promo dip live on BT Dec. 21? Watch the promo
here:
Part 1 |
Part 2
Check out Jenn's Blog Recap
Here Watch the 09 promo dip
here
Trent & Todd Courage |
International Award!
Congratulations to the Courage Brothers who received the
Oakville Community Spirit International Award for their
work on the dip!
