Cold water and warm hearts

The cold truth is that the Polar Plungers from the Central East Correction Centre in Lindsay have warm hearts.

After hearing Correctional Officer Mike Bodnar’s plan to participate in the BEL Rotary Polar Plunge on February 1st, fourteen other colleagues stepped up to make a splash in support of the hospital.

“We were happy to help,” said Liz Johnston, one of the CECC’s Polar Plungers. “Mike is a cancer survivor, so this is means a lot to us. We want to do something that will help other people who are fighting cancer.”

On March 31st, Liz and Mike presented a cheque for $1,174.50 to Erin Coons, Executive Director of the RMH Foundation. The donation will enhance services in the Diagnostic Imaging department, and help the RMH team detect and treat cancer. 

“The CECC team’s gift is really special,” said Coons. “You have to be 100% committed to a cause to jump into icy water to support it. The BEL Rotary Polar Plunge is a fun event, and it goes a long way to support serious efforts. We’re very appreciative that patients at the Ross Memorial are benefitting from it.”