Take the plunge at annual Chippewa Lake Polar Bear Jump and Fun Run/Walk on Feb. 3

Wooster Daily Record

Take a Dip in the Chip! is the theme for the Chippewa Lake Lions Club Foundation fundraiser.

Chippy, the beloved Polar Bear mascot of the Chippewa Lake Polar Bear Jump, will be the host of the live event Saturday, Feb. 3, at Chippewa Lake Beach, located at the corner of Longacre Lane and Beachside Boulevard.

Participants compete in a previous Chippewa Lake Polar Bear Jump and Fun Run/Walk. The event is scheduled for Feb. 3 this year.
Participants compete in a previous Chippewa Lake Polar Bear Jump and Fun Run/Walk. The event is scheduled for Feb. 3 this year.

This is the primary fundraising event for the Chippewa Lake Lions Club. Last year’s event raised over $62,000 for charities and needy families in the area.

More than 300 jumpers, runners and walkers are expected to participate. Proceeds are directed to community charitable efforts.

The Chippewa Lake Polar Bear Jump and Fun Run/Walk is held by the Chippewa Lake Lions Club. Proceeds benefit are used for charitable efforts. Last year the event raised about $62,000.
The Chippewa Lake Polar Bear Jump and Fun Run/Walk is held by the Chippewa Lake Lions Club. Proceeds benefit are used for charitable efforts. Last year the event raised about $62,000.

Visit registration at www.chippewalakelions.com and sign up for the activities, which include:

  • 5K Fun Run/Walk and/or Polar Plunge: $50 qualifies for all events; 11-year-old age limit

  • Sponsorships: Categories from $125 to $10,000

  • Charity raffle - $50 per ticket; drawing on Feb 19. First prize is $3,000; second prize, $1,500; third prize, $500.

  • After party at the Village Inn: Continuing the tradition of the best party of the year.

  • 50/50 raffle at the Village Inn

The 2023 Charity recipients were Society of Handicap Citizens, Cross Pointe Community Church - Monthly Meal Program, Church at the Lake – Food Pantry, Lafayette Township Fire Department Association, Chippewa Lake Waterski Show Team, many families in need and support programs in the area.

Participants compete in the Chippewa Lake Polar Bear Jump and Fun Run/Walk. The event this year is Feb. 3.
Participants compete in the Chippewa Lake Polar Bear Jump and Fun Run/Walk. The event this year is Feb. 3.

For more information visit www.chippewalakelions.com or contact Alan Robbins at 330-701-7879.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Polar Bear Jump, 5k run, walk benefits Chippewa Lions charity efforts

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