Letter from the Editor One thing about the weather this time of year is that it is never predictable. One day I am in short sleeves, the next day I am defrosting my car. Case in point, March 1st. Just days before, it was glorious, but the day of the Childcan Polar Bear Dip? Freezing, with a strong wind that could knock your mittens off.
There I was, standing on the beach in a winter coat, hat, and gloves, practically chattering my teeth, while a group of brave souls dressed to take a dip ran across the snowy beach into the icy waters of Lake Erie. My hat’s off to all the volunteers and dippers (not literally, it was too cold for that), but what an amazing job they did. This year’s total
raised for Childcan was a whopping $115,651, bringing the grand total over the last three years to $341,866. Well done! Speaking of amazing volunteers, April 27th to May 3rd is National Volunteer Week, a time set aside to celebrate all of the incredible volunteers who keep our community running. Once again, we’ve invited local organizations from Port Stanley and the surrounding area to share their thanks for their hardworking volunteers. Some have also shared insights into what volunteering means to them, what their roles look like, and why they love what they do. If you’ve ever thought about giving back but aren’t sure where to start, this is a great time to learn more. Who knows? You might just find the perfect fit! And finally, enjoy these photos of some truly brave (and slightly frozen) dippers from the Childcan Polar Bear Dip.
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