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18 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday December 26, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Dip a day of fun for all Continued from page 16 damaging impact on a child's future. Since kids are the principal fetchers of water and must walk long distances each day carrying heavy containers, they often miss school classes, or find themselves too tired to concentrate on their studies. Without opportunity to complete their education, children cannot gain skills they need to reach their potential. While the economy is rough this year, the Courage brothers reported that 450 dippers took the plunge last year -- a growth in individual participants. Another 5,000 came out to Coronation Park to watch the spectacle and take part in not just the dip, but what has become a New Year's Day tradition and event. Participation at the plunge level depends a lot on the weather, according to the Courage Brothers. There are more brave souls -- and bodies -- as the thermometer climbs above zero, they say. New this year is Cochrane's participation. And once again participants and spectators can get ready for the cosNIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER tume contest. While it has now reached the status of prizes being ICY: Scott Newman takes the plunge for the fifth year in the row. awarded, the costume contest, like the dip itself, just grew Boxing Week Best $ Value o COUPON Any CUSHION TOP Mattress & Furniture Sale! · Bed Frame · Mattress Pad · Bed Rails · Comforter · Layaway · Set Up · Disposal of Old Set · Slipsticks · Microfibre Set of Sheets · 2 Pillows · Sheet Straps · Sheet Snugglers With Any Mattress Set Purchased 2FREE CHOICES OR Single Set 289 · Double Set 349 · King Set 569 399 U Queen Set COUPON D Not Pay With Any Mattress Set Purchased NO GST NO PST OR COUPON out of a few participants who took it upon themselves to dress up for the event. "Each year the costumes get more outlandish," said Trent. It's always interesting to see who and what shows up. According to Trent, many are sporting wild attire, others are more scantily clad (when perhaps they should not be). In addition, there is always live entertainment with Whaling taking the stage. As well, there will be a post-dip party at Tin Cup beginning at 3 p.m. Registration will begin at the dip site -- Coronation Park -- at 12:30 p.m. The Courage brothers said registration has been streamlined to take much less time than in previous years. You can download a registration form at www.polarbeardip.ca. Whaling' will take the main stage at 12:30 p.m., too, until 1:45 p.m. when registration closes and the costume contest is held on the main stage. At 1:55 p.m., prizes will be drawn on stage and at 2 p.m. dippers will hear the call "Ready, set, dip" and the real fun will ensue. The post-dip party will begin at Tin Cup Sports Grill located at 1540 North Service Rd. W. The Courage brothers' dip in Oakville is the largest in Canada and besides celebrating its 24th edition this year, has worked with World Vision for 14 years. Anyone who wants to help can do so by becoming a sponsor or become a polar bear. Dippers pay a $25 registration fee and are encouraged to gather pledges from friends and family. Every $100 raised equals one ballot for the grand prize draw. Others can donate online at www.polarbeardip.ca. Last year, the event raised $60,000 for South Darfur, Sudan. In 2007, $40,000 was raised for the Kandiaye & Saré Yéroyel Communities in Senegal. In 2006, $35,000 was raised for the Masima community in Kenya while $60,000 was raised for tsunami relief in 2005 and $20,000 was raised in 2004 for Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Zambia and Uganda. 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