The ninth annual Polar Bear Run at A. E. Peacock Collegiate braved the cold weather in support of cancer research on Dec. 8, after bundling up and finishing their warm coffee.
Around 70 runners and walkers signed up for the charity run, which travelled a scenic five-kilometre route beginning and ending at Peacock.
Over the years, the Polar Bear Run has raised over $40,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. This year, organizer Sarah Clarke estimates around $3,000 was raised.
Although the route this year was new, the sentiment surely was not, and Clarke was pleased to see the community and students brave the chill for a good cause.
“We always encourage our students and their friends and family members, but also everyone in the community is welcome,” said Clarke. “It's nice to see everyone come together and be a part of something great.”
The slightly frosty runners enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate following the run, and Clarke is looking ahead to the remaining week as herself and her team of volunteers continue to collect donations from students who were unable to make it to the run itself.
