The Toronto Polar Bear Club completed its third annual dip into Lake Ontario down at Sunnyside Beach this year. The dip was a great success despite some rather chilly weather. Over 65 dippers from all walks of life participated in the 2008 Dip.  As a result of the generosity of many individuals and companies, the Toronto Dip raised over $16,500 for a Toronto Habitat for Humanity build.

A number of individuals raised significant donations for the dip with two raising in excess of $500 and, in return, received fantastic gifts from Irwin Tools.  

The proceeds from the event will go to help Habitat for Humanity Toronto give a hand up not a hand out to families in need. Habitat for Humanity Toronto works in partnership with families who are working to escape sub-standard, poverty housing. With the help of generous donors and energetic volunteers, Habitat has built more than 100 homes in Toronto.

In its first three years, the Toronto Polar Bear Dip has raised in excess of $43,000 for Habitat.

Thanks again to all our participants and sponsors and we look forward to seeing you out on New Years Day 2009.  Check our website for more details…