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5/26/2025

Jump in the Lake 2025 Makes a Splash, Raising $12,924

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Jump in the Lake 2025 Makes a Splash, Raising $12,924!

We are deeply grateful to the 6 teams and 24 brave plungers who registered with CFN for this year’s Jump in the Lake Challenge!

Thank you to each of you—along with the generous donors, enthusiastic social media supporters, and local business sponsors—who made this year’s event a resounding success.

Together, we raised an incredible $12,294 in support of CFN’s vital food, heat, hydro, and tax programs. Thank you for making a splash and making a difference!

We're excited to share some key highlights from this year's incredible fundraiser below.​

collaborating across the county

For the second year in a row, CFN partnered with the Minden Community Food Centre for the Jump in the Lake Challenge. Together we:

  • Surpassed our fundraising goals and raised a combined grand total of $22,557.01
  • Registered 41 total plungers - the most plungers we have ever registered in Haliburton County
  • Introduced Raffle Prizes from local businesses for participants who raised over $500

It's been amazing to see how this fundraiser continues to grow year after year, with some participants even beginning to make it an annual tradition!

A CRITICAL FUNDRAISER

In an interview with Mike Baker from the Highlander, the four Haliburton County food banks shared their experience with increasing food insecurity across Haliburton Highlands. 

​As CFN does not receive any ongoing government funding, CFN's work relies on critical fundraisers like the Jump in the Lake Challenge and year round donations.
“Poverty in Canada is spiraling out of control. In the last five years, visits to Canadian food banks have almost doubled,” Tina Jackson said.
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splashy moments to remember

So many of our plungers sent in their stories and photos! Below are some highlights.
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Unexpected Donation, Over 5 Decades in the Making!
From plunger Elaine: "My favourite donation came from one of my former Grade 2 students - I am 83 years old…she was my student 61 years ago!"
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Special Guest Alert: A Loon Joins the Icy Action!
From plunger Val: "We got out just before the lightning. Had a great 10 minute swim accompanied by a curious loon!

I used to polar dip in Cochrane and in Georgian bay for various charities but that was 30 years ago. Got to say, this was quite a lovely little dip for a good cause!!"
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Plunge Party in Paudash
Carly hosted a plunge party the morning of the plunge featuring treats made by Shaun for folks to snack on! For her icy plunge, she even had some kiddos join her.
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big winners

Three lucky participants scored amazing prize packs stuffed with goodies from our awesome local businesses! To get their name in the draw, participants raised over $500 for their charity.

A huge shoutout to the generous businesses who made these prize packs possible! Your donations added extra excitement and helped supercharge our participants’ fundraising — and for that, the teams at CFN and MCFC couldn’t be more grateful!​
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🍝 Foodie's Fantasy: A taste tour of the county - one bite at a time. Valued at over $500.
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🏆 Winner: Kirk L.​
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🏠 Home Comfort Adventure: Treats for your pets, your place, and your people! Valued at over $900.

🏆 Winner: Carly Z.
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☀️ Backyard Bliss: Everything you need to kick off the summer season! Valued at over $850.

🏆 Winner: Deb K.

thank you

No matter how you engaged in this campaign, thank you! Every dollar is going to help fuel our vital food, heat, hydro and tax programs.

join us on our mission to reduce hunger and keep our community warm

CFN is fuelled by the generosity of neighbours helping neighbours - neighbours like you! Every dollar donated creates over three dollars of impact across Haliburton County through CFN's food, heat, hydro and tax support programs. Thank you for standing with us!
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Central Food Network’s work is carried out upon the traditional homelands, waterways and hunting ground of the Anishinaabeg, Métis and historically, the Huron-Wendat, under the Williams Treaties of 1923 and Treaty 20 of 1818. Central Food Network respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit nations. ​

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  • Home
  • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Meet our Team!
    • Website Photo Credits
  • Our Services
    • Highlands East Food Hub
    • Cardiff Food Bank
    • Delivery Service
    • Community Cooks
    • Heat Bank
    • Free Tax Clinics
  • Get Help
    • FAQ
    • Resources
  • Donate
    • Ways to Donate
    • Monthly Giving
    • Food Donations
    • Firewood Donations
    • Heat Bank Donations
    • Donate Securities
  • Fundraisers
    • Smile Cookies
    • Jump in the Lake >
      • Pick Your Charity
      • Raffle Prizes
  • Get Involved
    • Current Opportunities
    • Volunteer
    • Becoming a Board Member
    • Volunteer FAQ
  • Calendar
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch/Dinner
    • Desserts/Snacks
    • Everyday/Simple
  • CFN Updates
    • Latest News
    • Monthly Impact
    • 2024 Impact