Oakville Town Crier at Polar Bear Dip 2009

Courage Brothers' Polar Bear Dip
WATER FOR WATER
http://polarbeardip.ca

Canadian Music Legend Tom Cochrane was on hand to count down for the Polar Bear'dippers' for charity on New Years Day 2009 in Coronation Park, Oakville.

The event included a costume contest and a lot of good community spirit to help out others in Africa.

Bronte BIA Oakville volunteers were on hand to participate and take photos and videos to help promote a good cause in the community.

Photos are posted on Facebook at the group titled 'Bronte BIA Oakville' by clicking on link here:

http://www.facebook.com/wall.php?id=880080267&banter_id=801825712&sho...

Net proceeds from the Courage Brothers' Polar Bear Dip have been given to World Vision Canada since 1995.

In that time over $380,000 has been raised and has funded water projects around the world. Check out the history page for complete details.

2009 Proceeds Will Fund Water Projects In Kahi, Rwanda

Funds raised at the 24th annual Courage Brothers' Polar Bear Dip will help provide a dependable source of clean water for the people of Kahi in the Umutara region of Rwanda. By drilling new wells and building reservoirs, the Kahi Water Project will bring safe water close to the people who live in the community. The new water system will reduce the suffering caused by drinking dirty water and save children hours of wasted time, which can now be spent at school.

World Vision will also help the community maximize existing water resources to start home gardens and increase food security. This project will also train the community to protect their vital water resources, and establish good sanitary conditions.

For more info on local events around the Bronte area of Oakville throughout the year visit the Bronte BIA website online at http://BronteBVillage.net

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