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Plunging into ice cold water for Special Olympics

Richard Coffin
By Richard Coffin

Teams of people are taking the Polar Plunge into ice cold water this weekend in North Bay.

All funds from Saturday’s event will go directly toward the 2027 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Winter Games being hosted by the North Bay Police Service next January.

Officials say the goal is to raise $50,000.

The Polar Plunge takes place at the NUSU Student Centre on College Drive.

Registration begins at 11:30 am.

For more information or to donate visit https://soopolarplunge.crowdchange.ca/127806

Richard Coffin
Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/
Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years.  From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more. 

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