Canine Handler Breanna Stinson, SOLGEN Correctional Services

Breanna Stinson is a Canine Handler with SOLGEN Correctional Services, and first got involved with the Law Enforcement Torch Run in 2016 when she and her graduating class took part in the Hamilton Polar Plunge. “It was an icy plunge that was so much fun to be a part of! It was very motivating to see the impact that our …

Team Goldfish takes on the York Polar Plunge

Special Olympics Aurora athlete Carly Bryden is no stranger to the water. Not only is her favourite sport swimming as a member of the Aurora Special Ducks, but she has also been freezin’ for a reason for the past 4 years – and this year was no different! Carly, alongside her father John, brother Kyle and his girlfriend Olivia, took …

London’s Top Fundraiser takes the Virtual Plunge

For the past four years, Bill Mills has been the top Polar Plunge fundraiser from Special Olympics London. Having plunged at in-person plunges in the past, Mills, who volunteers as a floor hockey coach, says that the virtual plunge brings with it a new challenge. “It is always a challenge to gear up to take on the cold water, but …

Simcoe Seals swimmer Aimee Buckborough takes the plunge!

Aimee Buckborough, a seasoned Special Olympics Ontario athlete, is well aware of the time, commitment and effort required to excel in sport. As a gold medal swimmer at Nationals, avid golfer and softball player, Aimee has always been willing to push herself outside of her comfort zone to pursue her best.  In keeping with this mindset, Aimee decided to try …