Return of the Icy Dip
I see it’s almost time for the Polar Bear Plunge again (Flier [pdf]). The annual fundraiser for Special Olympics of Nebraska is February 23 at Holmes Lake.
Last year you folks helped me raise about $400, and I got to join a few dozen other crazy people as we ran into an ice-covered Holmes Lake. It was a blast.
This year I want to raise the bar a bit. First, I know we can raise more than $400 this year. Let’s really kick things up a notch: let’s shoot for $1,000. I’ll post more information soon about how you can donate.
That’s a 250% jump. Pretty substantial, I know, so I’m going to need your help. I would love it if we could put together a team of Lincolnite readers and/or Lincoln bloggers so that we can pool our collective resources. Plus, it’s way more fun to do this sort of thing as a group. Who among you is bold enough to take a dip into Holmes Lake’s icy waters? Honestly, it’s not that bad. It’s flippin’ cold, yes, but you’re not in the water for very long.
So come on, who’s with me?
The Comments
Duffman says Crickets Chirping j/k January 28, 2008 at 1:39pm
Crickets Chirping
j/k
Mr. Wilson says RE: Crickets Chirping j/k January 28, 2008 at 1:45pm
We have our first volunteer!
Mr. T says RE: Crickets Chirping j/k January 30, 2008 at 10:06pm
Sheesh! Alright I’m in too..just as long as it doesn’t involve any video recording or photos that would turn up on someone’s myspace page.
Duffman says Unfortunately I can because ...........................................I January 28, 2008 at 3:47pm
Unfortunately I can because ...........................................
I am allergic to water, Yeah thats it.
beerorkid says you are gonna leave this January 29, 2008 at 11:30am
you are gonna leave this as the top post till I agree to it aint ya?
Mr. Wilson says RE: you are gonna leave this January 29, 2008 at 1:49pm
I think it would be best if you went in on your bike…
beerorkid says I am quite the weeeeeener January 29, 2008 at 2:10pm
I am quite the weeeeeener when it comes to coldness, but count me in.
Moses says My poor old heart.... January 29, 2008 at 3:01pm
I would if I didn’t believe my heart would stop when it hit the cold water. So, if I can’t contribute that way I will make the same offer as last year. And if B or K is joining in I will even double it. I will match the first $150 pledged by others.
Nikki says So?? February 25, 2008 at 11:35am
It’s Feb. 25th & I’m surprised we haven’t seen pictures yet. Have you thawed out?