Freezing for a Reason - to Benefit Children in North and Central Wisconsin

For the thirteenth year, The Lure Bar & Grill in Nekoosa will be hosting a Polar Bear Jump to benefit Children’s Miracle Network (CMN).  Since the first jumper dove into the freezing waters of Lake Petenwell on January 1, 1998, participants have raised over $100,000 to help sick in injured children in Wood, Adams, Portage and 14 other counties right here in north central Wisconsin.

So, plan to kick-off your new year at 1 p.m. on January 1, in the freezing waters of Lake Petenwell, while trying your chances at winning prizes like a Wisconsin Dells Vacation, Winter Adventure Package and Cool Moves Package. Participants must raise $25 or more and those raising $100 or more through advanced pledges will receive a CMN beach towel and t-shirt. Hot tubs on site will be provided by The Pool People.   There will be food, fun and raffles.

For more information or to register, call The Lure Bar & Grill at 715.325.6555 or the CMN office at 800.428.5000 or 715.387.9965.  Registration forms are also available at www.cmnwi.org.

Children’s Miracle Network is a not-for-profit organization that benefits sick and injured children in north and central Wisconsin. 100% of funds raised go to support children emotionally, psychologically and developmentally through child-specific programs, medical equipment, support and newly purchased toys that help with painful or difficult medical procedures.  Your continued support is so greatly needed to help children in north central Wisconsin. The funds raised during the first half of 2006 were recently allocated to 41 projects including vital pediatric equipment, supplies and education for pediatric patients at Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital; illness and injury prevention projects; support programs for children and their families; community programs; as well as pediatric equipment for EMS and fire departments .

Contributions to Children’s Miracle Network benefit an array of pediatric programs and services and it impacts young lives battling virtually every type of childhood illness and injury.  Whether investing in the life of a premature infant whose weight is measured in grams rather than ounces, or preserving the dreams of a teenager whose hopes are threatened by the malignancy of cancer, Children’s Miracle Network is dedicated to our most precious resource ~ the health and happiness of children in north central Wisconsin.