Thank you so much for your support !
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You rock!
Kootenay residents, your incredible support made our Polar Bear Swim a resounding success! Hundreds gathered on the beach, sharing smiles and laughter across generations. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised $7,000 so far, with the fundraising page open until January 31st. A big shout-out to volunteers, Search and Rescue, EMS teams, and community sponsors for making this event unforgettable. Kudos to the Kootenay spirit!
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Thank you our generous sponsors: Ellison’s Market, Terratherma, Kootenay Woodstoves, Gilbert Parts Depot, Kootenay Co-op, Lillie & Cohoe, Nelson Olive Oil Cie and Midas in Nelson!
PRIZES FOR TOP INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER
Register and fundraise for a chance to win lots of prizes donated by awesome local organizations, such as 1 night with spa access and breakfast for two at The Sentinel in Kaslo OR a $200 gift card to the Relish restaurant in Nelson OR 2-day passes to Whitewater Ski Resort. We are grateful for the support of these sponsors as well as The Civic Theatre, Mallard’s Source For Sports, The Tickle Trunk and the Nelson Nordic Ski Club.
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A fundraiser for Kootenay Co-op Radio and Friends of Kootenay Lake
This is a wonderful family friendly event that these two small non-profits take great pride in being able to bring to the community.
Friends of Kootenay Lake
Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FoKLSS) is your local environmental non-profit that works to improve the health and stewardship of Kootenay Lake through monitoring, habitat restoration, capacity building, and empowerment of local communities, First Nations, and stakeholders.
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Kootenay Co-op Radio
Since 1999, KCR has worked with the community to build the radio station into the member-owned, member-operated destination for listeners who want the authentic West Kootenay experience. Each week, our passionate team of volunteer hosts serve up almost 100 hours of original music and talk broadcasts, exploring the wide spectrum of tastes, issues and opinions that shape the unique spirit of our region.
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What a fantastic kickoff to 2024!
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A fantastic start to 2023!
Thanks to YOUR support, together we raised $7,703 for your local lake and radio station! That’s over triple the amount we raised last year. Way to go! Thank you so[…]
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Covid Friendly Nelson Polar Bear Swim 2021
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Why take the plunge?
The Polar Bear Swim is a fun event that brings together hundreds of people every year. By taking the plunge you:
• Challenge yourself and friends
• Enjoy the health benefits of a cold plunge
• Support your local radio and power stewardship efforts on Kootenay Lake
Thank you to our sponsors 2024!
We are VERY grateful for the generosity of these local businesses, drop by and let them know you appreciate their support of Kootenay Cooperative Radio and Friends of Kootenay Lake!
If you want to sponsor The Nelson Polar Swim contact Amelie at sponsorship@nelsonpolarbearswim.com
