Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Centre Fundraiser

Cold Water Challenge to aid Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Centre

Local community activist and all-round good guy Terry Lee Wagar (of CDPPS fame) wanted to help the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre raise some much needed funds. Out of his productive grey matter came the perfectly sensible idea of wondering how many people would pay to see him jump into the lake at the lower dam in Colliery Dams Park. His goal was to raise $200 in pledges which he figured was a small price to pay to watch some guy who can't swim jump into the icy cold waters of Colliery Park lake.

Like lots of good ideas this one seems to be catching on and the list of committed brave souls is approaching 20 at least, with Terry even challenging yours truly, but my doctor told me never to jump into freezing cold water in March, or maybe that was just the chicken in me talking.

In any case what started out as one good guys, good idea it seems to be blossoming and there is no telling what this little event might grow into by the end of the month.

If you are a hardy soul and willing to raise some money for a great cause, sign up as many sponsors as you can and this Sunday 'go jump in the lake'.

The brave souls so far committed to the cause include:

Terry Lee Wagar
Chris Harris
Bill McKay (yes, the Councillor)
Gord Fuller ( yes Councilor wannabe)
Soren Korhonen
Trish Kuziek
Jeff Solomon (of course)
Fred Pattje (yes, another Councillor)
David Woodward VIU
Some Waffling Tillicum staff
Carol Tisdale
Ron Grychuk
Elizabeth Grychuk

If you don't think jumping in the lake is something you want to do, you can always show your support by sponsoring your favourite person, and further show your support by coming out on Sunday and watch some brave souls ..... 'Go Jump In The Lake'.

You can learn more by visiting the Tillicum Lelum Chidcare Centre Campaign facebook page