LAKEVIEW POLAR BEAR CLUB
CELEBRATION OF SHRINKAGE - 2013
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POLAR BEAR CLUBS:
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Get Involved:  
If you are interested in getting involved with the LPBC or
would simply like to volunteer at the beach, please email us
at lakeviewpolarbearclub@gmail.com and let us know.
Matching Donations:  
Please note that many companies offer employee matching donation
programs.  Therefore, please check with your Human Resources
department and verify if your company will participate.  This is an easy way
to increase the amount raised.  The LPBC is happy to help fill out any
necessary paperwork that is required for the matching donation.
12th Annual: LPBC Polar Plunge
About a week before the Plunge it was NEGATIVE 25 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT and the
lake was frozen....perfect polar bear weather.  Fortunately, the extreme weather passed &
Mother Nature gave a beautiful, yet chilly day to Celebrate Shrinkage.  As part of the
celebration we had many new friends join the ranks of the LPBC Polar Bears and
together we SHATTERED our previous fundraising record!  From the Plunge to the after
party at Sedgwick's, it was an amazing day...and you all are the ones to thank.
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The Plunge
We had a huge turnout for the Plunge with
440 Polar Bears.  While many people were
scared off by the recent below zero
temperatures, this group of 440 strong,
along with their family & friends cheering
them on, took full advantage of true polar
bear weather.  There was a great mix of
veteran polar bears along with many new
faces.  We want to celebrate all of the
veteran polar bears.  Thanks to them the
LPBC Polar Plunge is truly developing into
a Chicago tradition.  But, we also want to
celebrate the 1st Timers, just to name a
few:  Christian Angelopoulos, Steve Tooker,
Rick Fezell, Andrew Wehr, Jane Quinn and
Tori Smith.  Just like other events in your
life, you'll always remember your first time.  
Hopefully everyone has great photos and
we encourage you to share them on the
LPBC Facebook page:  
www.facebook.com/LakeviewPolarBearClub.
LPBC SPONSORS
Scott Minnig
Byers Home Team will donate
10% of their commission to the
LPBC for everyone referred to
them.  
Polar Bears = 440
Money Raised = $81,500
Fundraising Report
To date we have raised an INCREDIBLE
$81,500 to assist with the financial
challenges that currently face the Lynch &
Quinn families.  With your generous
donations the Lynch family can afford to
provide Mary Cate the physical therapy &
surgeries required to continue her
development towards a healthy & normal
childhood.  The donations will also help
Peter Quinn as he continues on with
physical therapy in his quest to walk
again....and someday soon join us as a
polar bear.  Your donations will also help
the Quinn family afford educational
opportunities for their son with autism.  For
these families the Polar Plunge is a
life-changing event & everyone should be
proud of what your participation has meant
to them.  It is not limited to the financial
side, but also showing them that there is a
community who cares and is here to help.  
Together we are making a difference in the
lives of real families.