The Lakeview Polar Bear Club is a non-profit organization as a 501(c)3. Therefore,
please make checks payable to: Lakeview Polar Bear Club, NFP. Everyone who
makes a donation with a check or via the secure PayPal link will receive a receipt to
include with next year's tax returns. All donations should be sent to the address listed
below.
All donations, responses or questions can be sent to:
please make checks payable to: Lakeview Polar Bear Club, NFP. Everyone who
makes a donation with a check or via the secure PayPal link will receive a receipt to
include with next year's tax returns. All donations should be sent to the address listed
below.
All donations, responses or questions can be sent to:
LAKEVIEW POLAR BEAR CLUB
| CELEBRATION OF SHRINKAGE - 2010 |
Wow! What a day at the beach! Cold, windy weather didn't
stop the Polar Bears from coming out and taking the Plunge.
And it didn't stop The Weather Channel from joining us for a
refreshing swim. At 19 F and windy, this year's weather was
the exact opposite of last year's. A frozen lake required
volunteers to chop up the ice and push it aside. Paths had to
be cut through the frozen surf from the beach to the shoreline.
These were REAL polar bear conditions. Yet we had 271
polar bears jump in the lake, a new record, and many more
spectators cheering us on. To top it all off, The Weather
Channel's anchor Mike Bettes and producer Ted Winner
jumped in right along side of us - watch the video. The
Huffington Post was also reporting from the event and
provided further national exposure to help spread the word
about the great things we all are doing. We hope you all had
as much fun this year as we did. We want to continue
growing this event and making it better; therefore, we hope to
see you all back again next year - and bring a friend.
stop the Polar Bears from coming out and taking the Plunge.
And it didn't stop The Weather Channel from joining us for a
refreshing swim. At 19 F and windy, this year's weather was
the exact opposite of last year's. A frozen lake required
volunteers to chop up the ice and push it aside. Paths had to
be cut through the frozen surf from the beach to the shoreline.
These were REAL polar bear conditions. Yet we had 271
polar bears jump in the lake, a new record, and many more
spectators cheering us on. To top it all off, The Weather
Channel's anchor Mike Bettes and producer Ted Winner
jumped in right along side of us - watch the video. The
Huffington Post was also reporting from the event and
provided further national exposure to help spread the word
about the great things we all are doing. We hope you all had
as much fun this year as we did. We want to continue
growing this event and making it better; therefore, we hope to
see you all back again next year - and bring a friend.
If you would like to take part in the
2010 LPBC event, or if you have any
questions, contact us at:
2010 LPBC event, or if you have any
questions, contact us at:
LINKS TO OTHER
POLAR BEAR CLUBS:
POLAR BEAR CLUBS:
2010: A RECORD TURNOUT LEADS TO NATIONAL COVERAGE
Online Donation:
| January 30th, 2010 Oak Street Beach - Chicago, Illinois |
Links to past event
pages and photos:
pages and photos:
| Contact Info: lakeviewpolarbearclub@gmail.com |
To make a donation or learn more about donations,
please click on Make A Donation or email us at:
lakeviewpolarbearclub@gmail.com.
please click on Make A Donation or email us at:
lakeviewpolarbearclub@gmail.com.
Donations:
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P.O. Box 61 7694 Mobile: 312.307.9527
Chicago, IL 60661
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Chicago, IL 60661
This guy looks so awesome in his speedo
that his friend can't bear to look.
that his friend can't bear to look.
Get Involved:
The LPBC is always looking for
like-minded people who want to make a
difference. If you are interested in getting
involved with the LPBC or would simply
like to volunteer at the beach, please
email us at
lakeviewpolarbearclub@gmail.com
and let us know.
The LPBC is always looking for
like-minded people who want to make a
difference. If you are interested in getting
involved with the LPBC or would simply
like to volunteer at the beach, please
email us at
lakeviewpolarbearclub@gmail.com
and let us know.
Fundraising Report:
Matching Donations:
Please note that many companies offer
employee matching donation programs.
Therefore, please check with your Human
Resources department and verify if your
company will participate. Last year an
additional $1,300 was raised from
matching donations and we have lots of
room for improvement. The LPBC is happy
to help fill out any necessary paperwork
that is required for the matching donation.
Please note that many companies offer
employee matching donation programs.
Therefore, please check with your Human
Resources department and verify if your
company will participate. Last year an
additional $1,300 was raised from
matching donations and we have lots of
room for improvement. The LPBC is happy
to help fill out any necessary paperwork
that is required for the matching donation.
Bethany with Nathan,
Madelyn, and Torrie
Madelyn, and Torrie
Friends of the LPBC:
Scott Minnig, CFP(r)
Financial Advisor
scott.g.minnig@ampf.com
Financial Advisor
scott.g.minnig@ampf.com
Raffle Prize Donors:
To date we have raised an amazing $13,882 to help two local
families in need - the Pond and Jones families. We are
assisting great families we truly appreciate everyone's help
and support. With your help the Pond's are now able to afford
many of the bills associated with daily life as they continue to
deal with the liver transplant and numerous heart surgeries
that have affected Nathan(age 8) and Madelyn(age 1). Your
support also provides Nate Jones with a scholarship to
complete his high school education. It is a wonderful feeling
knowing that our friends, families and community can rally
around a cause to make a difference. Everyone needs to
understand that together we are making a significant
difference in the lives of real families.
families in need - the Pond and Jones families. We are
assisting great families we truly appreciate everyone's help
and support. With your help the Pond's are now able to afford
many of the bills associated with daily life as they continue to
deal with the liver transplant and numerous heart surgeries
that have affected Nathan(age 8) and Madelyn(age 1). Your
support also provides Nate Jones with a scholarship to
complete his high school education. It is a wonderful feeling
knowing that our friends, families and community can rally
around a cause to make a difference. Everyone needs to
understand that together we are making a significant
difference in the lives of real families.
| Polar Bears = 271 Air Temp = 19 F Water Temp. = 33 F |
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Nate Jones and his
mother, Geraldine
mother, Geraldine
Photo By Garth Thomas
Photo By MIke Travis
Photo By Mike Travis
Photo By Tim Harmsen
Photo By Tim Harmsen
Photo By Greg Johnson
Photo By Shandor Simon
Photo By Shandor Simon
Photo By Shandor Simon
Photo By Shandor Simon
Photo By Levon Amelyan
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Photo By Tim Harmsen
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| Links to more great photos from this year's event: |
Photo By MIke Travis