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Danielle Thompson

The Cold Plunge Challenge 2026

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Diving in for Answers on Women’s Health

I’m excited to take on The Cold Plunge Challenge to highlight the critical need for women’s health research.  

Health gaps disproportionately affect women, especially later in life, where underfunding leaves critical questions about menopause and aging unanswered. From menopause to chronic pain and heart health, too many issues remain misunderstood. It’s time for answers.  

By taking this plunge, I’m supporting Sinai Health’s mission to help women get the answers they deserve - advancing research that improves care and health outcomes now and for the future. 

Join me in supporting this important cause with a donation. Together, we can support research that transforms care for women today and generations to come. 

My Achievements

50% of Fundraising Target

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My Updates

Plunge # 2

Sunday 8th Mar
My 2nd plunge took place March 8th - International Women's Day in my bathtub. I added 2 bags of ice and got the water temp to about 6°C. It was a cold 2 minutes, but invigorating. And so was the warm shower that followed.

Plunge #1

Sunday 8th Mar
My first plunge was March 7th at a Cold Plunge Facility in Peterborough ON. I'm on the taller side so the fact that this tub was so big really enhanced the experience. Temperature was about 10°C. This facility had a hot plunge tub, and a sauna, I rotated several times between all 3 for about 1 hour. Definitely would do it again.

Plunge Plan:

Wednesday 4th Mar
Considering I have tripled my original fundraising goal, I've decided to do THREE cold plunges:

One will take place this Saturday(March 7) at a cold plunge facility just outside of town.

The 2nd cold plunge will take place International Women's Day, Sunday March 8th, from my bathtub. (Sturgeon lake is still very frozen)

And IF I reach $1,000 in donations I will do a third plunge at the end of March (or early April) whenever the lake opens up.

Every Dollar Counts

Monday 16th Feb
Any amount is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support. Looking forward to an icy dip either in Sturgeon Lake, or a cold plunge facility in the area. 

Thank you to my supporters

$150

Ryan M.

$106.24

C.a. Sellers Cleaning Services Ltd

$106.24

Stephen Deyell

$100

Liz Thompson

So proud of you!!

$54.12

Allison

You go girl!

$52

Wendy Trotter

$50

Crystal Longo

Go Girl!!

$32.98

Nicole Lange

Let’s goooo

$32.98

Kaitlin Brock

You go, girl!

$30

Linda Thompson

$27.54

Marisa

$27.54

Pat Warren

Good luck

$27.54

Anonymous

Brrrr neighbor Brrr

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Bonnie Hudgin

Kudos to you, Danielle!!

$27.54

Anonymous

Way to go!!!

$25

Barbara Gartner

So proud of you!

$25

Bill Porter

$25

Anonymous Donor Match

Amazing! Your donation has been matched, making twice the difference.

$20

Mike Fagan

$20

Bill Thompson

$15

Anonymous

Crush it!

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Susan North

$5.99

Danielle Thompson

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