A quick training plunge!
When I enquired how your Polar Plunge training was going last week, local resident and Rotarian Luc Marechal took me seriously and popped off for a quick training plunge!
71-year old Luc has committed to supporting the Polar Plunge this year – his first time! “It wasn’t too bad!” he said, “I thought it would be a lot worse!”.
Swimmers and spectators can warm up with a cup of hot chocolate in exchange for a blanket or item of warm clothing which will be collected for distribution by the Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset to needy people around Grahamstown. Rotary is partnering with the PG Glass blanket collection initiative, PG Cares this year and will identify organisations and individuals who need help with keeping warm through the winter months still to come.
So come along – to swim or watch, and let’s celebrate the fact that we’re half way through the winter, and soon we can look forward to longer days and warmer temperatures! Until then, perhaps the odd cold shower? If Luc can do it…..
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