Return of the Icy Dip

By: Mr. Wilson on January 28, 2008
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?

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Duffman
January 28, 2008 at 7:39PM

Crickets Chirping

j/k

Mr. Wilson
January 28, 2008 at 7:45PM

We have our first volunteer! 😉

Duffman
January 28, 2008 at 9:47PM

Unfortunately I can because ...........................................

I am allergic to water,  Yeah thats it.  😊

beerorkid
January 29, 2008 at 5:30PM

you are gonna leave this as the top post till I agree to it aint ya?

Mr. Wilson
January 29, 2008 at 7:49PM

I think it would be best if you went in on your bike…

beerorkid
January 29, 2008 at 8:10PM

I am quite the weeeeeener when it comes to coldness, but count me in.

Moses
January 29, 2008 at 9:01PM

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.

Mr. T
January 31, 2008 at 4:06AM

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.

Nikki
February 25, 2008 at 5:35PM

It’s Feb. 25th & I’m surprised we haven’t seen pictures yet.  Have you thawed out?

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