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Laurie Rikkonen

The Cold Plunge Challenge WMD 2026

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Diving in for answers on women’s health

I’m excited to take The Cold Plunge Challenge because women deserve answers. Menopause influences 70% of age-related diseases, yet less than 1% of preclinical aging studies worldwide consider menopause in their research. It's time to change that. 

I'm plunging to support Sinai Health, one of the only academic centres in the world to make women's health a strategic priority. Together, we can help advance the research that will improve care for women before, during and after menopause—and across every stage of life. 

Please support my Cold Plunge Challenge with a donation. Every gift helps accelerate the discoveries women have waited far too long for. 

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Keeping the momentum

Saturday 26th Sep
I am so motivated and grateful. Thanks to everyone . I have surpassed my personal goal, all because of your generosity.
Happy Saturday!

Thank you to Joey the Boston Terrier

Friday 25th Sep
I want to give the hugest of thanks to Joey the Boston terrier / our boy .
He never ceases to amaze. 
Not sure how he got access to the internet or a bank account . But we don’t ask questions.
 He saved up all his “BALL BURGLAR” cash he acquired from the tennis club this summer and donated his funds to the cause . 
Champion.

Maybe time to set the bar higher .

Friday 25th Sep
I am  elated to have surpassed my goal of 500 dollars, in less than a week ,All thanks  to  the  amazing support  from so many great people, 
23 days to go1 Hoping to keep the momentum going .
Thanks again , everybody.

What the ???! Thank you !!

Thursday 24th Sep
Wowza! Cannot believe  I reached my goal so fast . All  due to  the generosity and support of everyone. 
When I decided to do this 4 days ago . I thought the goal I set was unrealistic.
But, man  oh man. People have been so amazing with their sponsorships, likes  and shares.
Which further solidifies my belief that this is a very worthy cause. 
Thanks again , all . I may have to increase my goal. 

Over half way to my goal !

Wednesday 23rd Sep
Thanks to  all your generous contributions, I am over half way to my goal. So , grateful to everyone.

Thank you Ron ,Neena , Kevin and the anonymous sponsors

Tuesday 22nd Sep
A big thank you to Ron,  Neena , Kevin and the anonymous sponsors for your donation and support . 

Thank you to my supporters

$108.85

Dale Hipkin

❤️

$10

Joey

Great job. Wish I could give more. You are amazing.

$55.55

Dan Jonker

$108.85

Brian Jonker

$28.88

Jacquie Ukrainetz

XO

$56.75

Catherine Battalia

As a mom of 3 women, thank you for advocating for us. Good luck!

$24.07

Anonymous

$50

Anonymous

$28.88

Anonymous

Great work! Good luck on your goal!

$28.88

Kevin Holloway

Good luck on reaching your goal!

$162.83

Anonymous

Thank you Laurie for your efforts and kind heart in contributing to the betterment of Women’s Health.👍

$20

Anonymous

Great Job!

$28.88

Ronald And Neena Rikkonen

Good luck

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