The January 1, 2025 Perth Polar Bear Plunge broke records for the highest number of plungers and the most money raised. Thank you for helping us raise over $82,000 for end of life care.
photo gallery
photos by Estetelle Sullivan of EYimages
plunger profiles
Click on the arrows to read more about some of our amazing plungers.
LYNNE
Lynne can't wait for the exhilaration that comes after the plunge.
Lynne Underhill is a seasoned plunger who can't wait to jump again this January in support of the great work being done by The Hospice Hub. And Lynne would know - not only was she the co-organizer of this spring's Hike for Hospice, she is currently training in our Hospice Volunteer program.
"The best part of plunging is the exhilaration afterwards!
Once you're out, you see with absolute clarity - a wonderful way to start the New Year.
My plunge pals from last year will be busy in the kitchen preparing breakfast for the plungers this year. This is a wide reaching community affair!"
Start the New Year with an invigorating plunge yourself, or support a plunger like Lynne.
about the plunge
2025 was the 31st year of the Perth Polar Bear Plunge, one of the greatest and safest polar bear plunges in Canada. It’s held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244, Perth, by the Tay River on New Year’s Day. Each year, a different community group is chosen as the recipient, and their volunteers work tirelessly to ensure a great event. To date, over $415,000 has been raised.
The man who has been with it from the start, and keeps it going, is Dave Lavery. Thank you, Dave!
L-R: Pat Doyle, John Heatherington, Alfred Von Mirbach, Lynne Underhill. Pat died in 2010, John in 2021.
2025 sponsors
