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The Toronto Polar Bear club is a volunteer group committed to "do the dip" annually on January 1st. It is a refreshing way to start the new year, plus we're helping a great charity at the same time.

This year, even though we cannot come together physically, we still want to find a way to start the year with a splash, bring the Dipper community together as if we are doing the big dip in Lake Ontario and support Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (Boost CYAC).

Here's how it works:

1. Post a selfie of your Dip to your social media on Friday January 1, 2021 -- think backyard pool, action figures in bowls of ice water, or snow angels --- you get the idea.

2. Ask your friends, family and your community to donate to Boost CYAC. A donation, of any amount, will receive a tax receipt. 100% of fundraising dollars go to the charity.

A little bit about the charity. Boost CYAC is an organization committed to eliminating abuse and violence in the lives of children, youth and their families. They respond to all sexual offenses, and the most severe physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and violence towards children and youth under 18 years in Toronto, Ontario. Boost CYAC also offers a number of direct services including, primary prevention programs, public education, trauma assessment and therapy and court preparation for child witnesses. www.boostforkids.org

3. Create a team with friends or colleagues to raise more money for Boost CYAC. Set up your FREE fundraising page here and share it through social media.

3. Follow the action of other dippers on New Year's Day @Torontopolarbear