Sunday, January 01, 2012

Hardy souls brave the cold to help fight pediatric cancer

About 350 people registered for the Sears Great Canadian Chill at Britannia Beach in Ottawa on January 1, 2012. Click on the photographs to enlarge them.

A volunteer skims ice off the surface of the water prior to the start of the event.


The first wave of swimmers, including Speedo Steve, left, take to the water. Cold enough for you?

With spectators cheering them on, wave after wave of swimmers jump in the Ottawa River.
Celebrating Team Canada's victory?
As one woman exits the water, one man jumps in...
...and lives to talk about it! What a way to start off the new year.

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