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Campbellford takes the plunge in support of local hospital

By Brock Ormond Jan 13, 2026 | 3:25 PM

The Campbellford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is inviting the community to take part in one of its most anticipated winter traditions — the 34th Annual Polar Plunge, taking place Saturday, January 24 at noon at the Lion’s Club Community Park on County Road 50 in Campbellford.

Registration will run from 11:00 a.m. to noon.

For more than three decades, the Polar Plunge has brought together courageous participants, enthusiastic spectators, and generous donors in support of quality healthcare at Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Participants take an exhilarating icy dip into the Trent River, proving once again that while the water may be cold, the community spirit is anything but.

Each year welcomes new plungers alongside many returning participants; many of whom are inspired by the exceptional care they or their loved ones have received at CMH.

All agree that strong community support is essential to maintaining high-quality healthcare for those who live in and visit the Trent Hills area.

This year’s fundraising goal is $25,000, and organizers are optimistic they will meet — and possibly exceed — that target thanks to a generous matching pledge from Bruce and Elizabeth Thompson, along with support from the Royal Bank of Canada.

Many plungers participate as part of teams, including the Trent Hills Thunder Hockey Team, Team Campbellford Memorial Hospital, Fleming College Paramedicine Team, Rotary International Student Exchange Team, Aspira Island Park, Campbellford Veterinary Services, Norwood Veterinary Services, Campbellford Legion, License to Chill, and Team Sno-hio, who travel from Ohio each winter to support the hospital they rely on during their summer stays in Trent Hills.

Registration and Pledging Participants can register online at www.plungeforcmh.ca or contact organizers at polarplungecmh@gmail.com. Community members who wish to support a plunger can make secure online pledges at www.plungeforcmh.ca or donate directly to an individual or team.

Community members are encouraged to come out, cheer on the plungers, and support local healthcare at the Polar Bear Plunge on January 24, 2026, at 12:00 noon.