Freezin’ for a Reason!

Freezin’ for a Reason!

This November, I’m raising funds to help Sinai Health build a world-class Centre for Mature Women’s Health. It will be the most comprehensive Centre of its kind in the world, designed to address the full spectrum of health challenges that women face as they age. I’m taking the plunge—literally!—to raise awareness around menopause. Check out Sinai’s vision here.

Here’s the scoop: Over 5 million women in Canada are navigating menopause, with 75% saying it gets in the way of daily life. Average time on this rollercoaster? 7.4 years (yeah, that long!). And 4 in 10 feel their symptoms are under-treated. We talk about periods, but menopause? Not so much. Let’s change that! 

When perimenopause began, I was in denial, wondering what the heck is happening to me and my body?  Unsure how to navigate this new stage of life, I took up cold plunging as part of my journey to navigate menopause naturally.  And it’s not because I love the cold, in fact, I HATE it! And the benefits keep me coming back: extra energy, less inflammation, and even hormone balance. What began as a challenge is now my morning ritual with friends. There's something strangely comforting about braving the cold with my community at dawn.

Here’s my plan: I’ll be immersing myself in icy water for 5 minutes each day for the month of November. While I’m freezing, you can warm up this mission by donating what you can to support Sinai Health’s efforts, on behalf of all women. Every little bit counts. And trust me—I’ll feel the  love!

So let’s bring some laughs (and maybe a few gasps) to menopause and give it the attention it deserves. Together, we can make waves for women’s health care!

Love Lee xo