Laurie Rikkonen

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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

8 by 10 print for sponsors

Friday 16th Oct

I am offering up 2 photographic prints of illustrations I made in the early 2000’s . They are approx 8 by 10.

For a 50 dollar plus donation I will have it mailed out to you .

Here is the first .

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

$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

$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

Laurie Rikkonen

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Diving in for answers on women’s health

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My Updates

8 by 10 print for sponsors

Inspiration in a little library box

Obstacles will not stop us

Thank you Anonymous

Happy thanksgiving

On week to go

10 day countdown

Match day success and getting ready.

ITS MATCH DAY !!!!!

Chilly day

No standing . We are swimming .

Happy Saturday

October rain

Got my toque !! Thank you 😊

Goodbye September

20 days to go .

Fun Monday

Happy Sunday .

Keeping the momentum

Thank you to Joey the Boston Terrier

Maybe time to set the bar higher .

What the ???! Thank you !!

Over half way to my goal !

Thank you Ron ,Neena , Kevin and the anonymous sponsors

Thank you to my supporters

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