Registration and Donations are Open

MAY 4TH, 2024. 2:00 PM ~ AT YOUR DOCK!

Raising funds for the Minden Community Food Centre

The Jump in the Lake Challenge is a local event to raise money for the Minden Community Food Centre. It’s an opportunity to challenge yourself, give back to your community and raise funds for your neighbors in need!

Only the bravest of the brave will undertake this challenge!

The Jump in the Lake Challenge takes place Saturday May 4, 2024, at 2 pm. Unlike organized Polar Bear dips that happen in one central location, this exciting event takes place off each participant’s dock or waterfront location of their choice.

History of the Challenge

Dean Michel & Jennifer Bacon of Kawartha Lakes created this fun campaign to raise funds and awareness for our communities. Since its inception in 2020, over 100 participants and generous donors in the Jump in the Lake Challenge have raised over $150,000 for our local community.

This will be the Minden Community Food Centre's 5th year participating in the challenge, and has raised more than $6,000 over that time, thanks to generous donors, like you. Our goal this year is to double it!

Do you have what it takes?

Come take a leap for your community with the Minden Community Food Centre this year and get a head start to the swimming season!

*Safety first, folks!

1. Know and respect your own limits and abilities.
2. Don't jump alone, into unknown water, water where you can't touch or
3. headfirst.
4. We encourage the use of life jackets.
5. Do not push anyone in or under.

Ready? Register as an individual or set up a team and start collecting pledges!

Don't forget to tag us in your posts! #JumpInTheLake2024 #JITL2024

@mindencommunityfoodcentre

If you don't want to jump in the lake, please donate to someone who does.

They're going to earn it.

Let’s raise some COLD, hard cash!

I'm jumping In

Register as an individual or set up a team and start collecting pledges through Canada Helps donation portal. Click the button or scroll down this page to get started!

I’m Supporting

If you’re not up to take the plunge, please sponsor someone who is. They’re going to earn it! Plus, it’s going to help the Minden Community Food Network, which offers vital services to our community. So, it’s a win-win!

Click the button or scroll down this page to donate.

Neighbouring Jump in the Lake Challenges

We're affiliated with Coboconk and Highlands East Jump in the Lake events.

Check out their events, below.

Kawartha Lakeside Realty - Jump In The Lake Challenge

Jump in the Lake Challenge - CENTRAL FOOD NETWORK

You can register or donate directly here: