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Perth Polar Bear Plunge 2024 Welcomes You

Coming January 1st, 2024

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Making Change Possible

Over the last 29 years, the Perth Polar Bear Plunge has made tremendous impact thanks to the help of members and volunteers in the Perth, Lanark, and surrounding communities. Rural FASD is the local organization that has been chosen as the 2024 recipient. Rural FASD Support Network is dedicated to helping individuals and families impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) achieve success and reach their full potential. We will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Perth Polar Bear Plunge taking place 8am January 1st, 2024 at the Legion (26 Beckwith St East, Perth ON). Please join us for this fun challenge and support our efforts to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those impacted by FASD.

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Testimonial Videos

Join the 30th Annual Perth Polar Bear Plunge this January 1st 2024

Rob More at Nobility Performance
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Rob More at Nobility Performance

Rob shows how he is training for the Perth Polar Plunge on January 1 with the help of Nobility Performance
Dr. Pankow on Cold Water Immersion
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Dr. Pankow on Cold Water Immersion

Dr. Bryan Pankow of Nobility Performance shares important considerations regarding plunging into cold water.
Rural FASD Caregivers and the Perth Polar Bear Plunge

Rural FASD Caregivers and the Perth Polar Bear Plunge

Caregivers share their previous experience with cold water plunges and what they are doing to prepare.
Karen Moore and the Perth Polar Bear Plunge

Karen Moore and the Perth Polar Bear Plunge

Karen shares what her experience with the Perth Polar Bear Plunge was like and why people should participate.
Jarryd Lee of Mighty Valley Coffee and the Perth Polar Bear Plunge

Jarryd Lee of Mighty Valley Coffee and the Perth Polar Bear Plunge

Jarryd Lee shares why he is a cold water enthusiast and how people can prepare for the Plunge.
Wayne and the Perth Polar Bear Plunge

Wayne and the Perth Polar Bear Plunge

Wayne from Rural FASD shares how he is preparing for the Polar Bear Plunge.

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Relevant, Important Information

A Quick History of the Perth Polar Bear Plunge

The Perth Polar Bear Plunge has been an important event for the Town of Perth since 1994. Originally founded by David Lavery, Stan Munro and others at the Perth Legion, this has become one of the most successful polar bear plunges in Canada. The Royal Canadian Legion Perth-Upon-Tay Branch 244 still sponsors this event today.

Recipients of the Perth Polar Bear Plunge 2024

Each year, The Perth Polar Bear Plunge selects a different community group to support. Rural FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Support Network is honoured to be the 2024 recipients. We hope that you will be able to join us on New Years Day and help reach our goal of raising $30,000 for 30 years of the Perth Polar Bear Plunge.

Important Perth Polar Bear Plunge Information

Plungers will gather at the Legion early on New Years Day and begin jumping into the ice-cold Tay River starting around 10:30am. Go to the Canada Helps event page where you can register and get your own personal plunge page, which you can then share via social media or email to get online donations from family and friends.