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
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50% of Fundraising Target
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Barbara Philbrook
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Jo Bradley
Lee - you are a fabulous, authentic, dynamite kinda gal and I feel so honoured, blessed and charmed to call you friend. Keep doing what you’re doing gf. Wishing you loads of good sleeps and warming endorphins for the remainder of this challenge and beyond. Big hugs xojo
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Tamara Zielony
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Nikki Philbrook
Proud of you Lee ❤️
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Judy Philbrook
To warm up your icy mission. You go girl!
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Martha Kerr
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Jill P
Go Lee Go! What an accomplishment.
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Ursula Sekharan
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Jen Anstiss
Such an amazing initiative. Thank you!
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Natalie
Good luck 😊
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Joanne Miller
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Catherine Willson
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Anonymous
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Heather Tay
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Laura H
From your cousin :)
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Anna-lea Boeki
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Cara Groves
You are all so inspiring!! Well done!
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Carla
Inspired!
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Gudrun Hardes
See you soon xx
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Kitty Mckechnie
You’re amazing!
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Shay Steinberg
Good on you, so glad there is a movement toward understanding this health concern better!
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Glenda Philbrook
Happy to support you!
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Staci Smith
You are a brave soul! 🥶
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Maggie
Great job girlfriend!! Love ya!
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Stephanie Colwell
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Sara Berces
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Jessica Tudos
Way to go Lee and Team Dippers!
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Lisa Jurkiewicz
Great work Lee!!
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Monica Maurin
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E. Carr
Brilliant and thank you!
My Team Members
Patty is Cold (C)
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Nalini the Sunrise Splasher
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Simmer Down
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Lee the Cold Crusader
$2,546.00
Heather's Dipping
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eleanor sumner
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Great cause Lee