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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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50% of Fundraising Target

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My Updates

Thank you !

Monday 2nd Nov
Just want to put  out a final heartfelt thank you to everyone for sponsoring, putting the word out and liking . 
Over 62,000 dollars was raised , to support women’s health .
It is truly amazing .
Look forward to doing this again !

Final day

Saturday 31st Oct
It’s the 31st and the final day to contribute. 

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Friday 30th Oct
Tomorrow marks the cut off date to donate / sponsor .
It’s been a great experience. Thank you to everyone who sponsored, shared or liked .
Collectively , over 246 people raised over 62 thousand dollars for this amazing cause . That is huge!
Still a little time left though . 
Remember . You  are making things better for your daughters , mothers , grandmothers and families by supporting.

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Thursday 29th Oct
With only 3 days to go before donations close . I’m really reaching here .  Hoping to get 5 times my original goal for this amazing cause 
2 more generous donations put me over the 2400 mark . 
Would be amazing to get to 2500 .

4 and one more!

Wednesday 28th Oct
4 days to go and one more donation ! I’m so thankful and grateful that people are getting behind this cause . 
It’s so important!

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Tuesday 27th Oct
5 days left ! 

6 days

Monday 26th Oct
6 day left to get in on this!

7 days

Sunday 25th Oct
7 days ago and 7 days left . It’s not too late to support.

One week to go!

Saturday 24th Oct
Opportunities to sponsor and donate close next Saturday.
Over 162,000  raised so far , collectively. Would be great to round it up to 165k by Halloween. 

It’s not too late!

Thursday 22nd Oct
A share a like or anything. It’s never too late to get behind a great cause,  supporting women’s health . 9 days to go!

10 days to go!

Wednesday 21st Oct
The plunge may be done . But the countdown to the closing day for donations is now on ! 
It not to late to dip in donate or send out a share !

Donations still open !

Tuesday 20th Oct
The plunge is complete but donations will be open unt the end of the month . 

Success!

Monday 19th Oct
What a fabulous day and a super turn out.  So impressed by how well it went and got to meet lots of incredible people ! 
Cant wait for the next one .
Music appreciation to every single person that contributed in any way . 

What a great day !

Sunday 18th Oct
It was an amazing day . Such a great turn out and met many great people . Special thanks to  my husband / best friend and parents for coming along to support 

24 hours and 30 minutes to go.

Saturday 17th Oct
Woke up to 2 degree tempuratures, Resting up for the big dip.

Inspiration in a little library box

Thursday 15th Oct
On my daily stroll and found this in the  box I pass daily . Felt like a sign of encouragement.

Obstacles will not stop us

Wednesday 14th Oct
So . Turns out  the Toronto waterfront marathon is the same day as the plunge .
All part of the challenge !
It will make for a great story for all coming from out of town and others that decide to TTC your way there. 
Going to be a memorable day , 

Thank you Anonymous

Tuesday 13th Oct
I am once again surprised and so appreciative of the support for the cause . 
Thank you to everyone once again . 
I am truly grateful to everyone .

Happy thanksgiving

Monday 12th Oct
Happy Thanksgiving. 

On week to go

Sunday 11th Oct
7 days to go! 

10 day countdown

Thursday 8th Oct
10 days to go! Counting down .

Match day success and getting ready.

Wednesday 7th Oct
Happy to report Match day was a success as a couple more generous sponsors got on board yesterday when all donations were being matched dollar for dollar.
So excited and grateful . Got everything picked and prepped for the big day . Thanks again to everyone!

ITS MATCH DAY !!!!!

Tuesday 6th Oct
Hey guys . Today is match day at SInai health foundation !!! 
They are going  to match dollar for dollar any donations made today only !!
I’m just a little shy of my new personal goal of 1000 dollars and any amount or another share to get the word out,  would be so much appreciated .
Thanks again !

Chilly day

Monday 5th Oct
Seems like it’s going to be a cool autumn. Good time for cold  plunging .

No standing . We are swimming .

Sunday 4th Oct
No time to sit or stand around. Time to make things happen.

Happy Saturday

Saturday 3rd Oct
Almost there ! 

October rain

Friday 2nd Oct
October 2nd . It’s a rainy day here and really starting to feel like fall.
So glad to see so many people making progress and getting support for this amazing cause .
Hope to get a few more before the big day .
As always, so grateful for all the support I’ve received thus far.

Got my toque !! Thank you 😊

Thursday 1st Oct
Got my awesome toque today ,thanks to all your generous support . 
My head will be nice and toasty when I dip in . 
Very excited and hoping to grab a few more shares and sponsors in the next 2 and a half weeks ! 
Happy October to all .

Goodbye September

Wednesday 30th Sep
Acknowledging all the greatness of this beautiful province. 

20 days to go .

Tuesday 29th Sep
Sitting here sweating through my clothes / looking forward to jumping into a cold lake . Can’t wait for the big day at Woodbine. 

Fun Monday

Monday 28th Sep
As a former competitive synchro swimmer ( artistic swimming) this was my favourite sctv skit growing https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdzC0Dus2NU/?stkn=ZWliNTV6YThzbHJx

Happy Sunday .

Sunday 27th Sep
It’s a beautiful day and once again I am grateful for the continued support and  new sponsors. I feel very lucky and fortunate, that people are getting on board for such a great cause . 

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

$28.88

Anonymous

$108.85

Mary Jonker

$28.88

Emily

$162.83

Anonymous

Thank You Laurie for your support to such a nneeded issue in women’s health!..

$23.15

Anonymous

$220

Donation Matched

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

$220

Anonymous

Congrats Laurie!!!

$220

Donation Matched

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

$220

Richard Rikkonen

So proud of you babe. Xoxo

$108.85

Anonymous

Way to go Laurie!

$25

Brady

$25

Donation Matched

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

$162.83

Donation Matched

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

$162.83

Anonymous

I’m so proud of you Laurie for supporting a women’s health issue is so often misdiagnosed or forgotten. Thank You!!!. And to all who are supporting this very important cause, I thank you !!!

$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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