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
My Achievements
50% of Fundraising Target
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Reached Fundraising Goal
Thank you to my supporters
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Cara Groves
$53
Anna-lea Boeki
$106
Martha Kerr
$53
Laura H
From your cousin :)
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Heather Tay
$53
Anonymous
$26.50
Sara Berces
$53
Catherine Willson
$100
Jill P
Go Lee Go! What an accomplishment.
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Jessica Tudos
Way to go Lee and Team Dippers!
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Stephanie Colwell
$53
Joanne Miller
$26.50
Maggie
Great job girlfriend!! Love ya!
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Kitty Mckechnie
You’re amazing!
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Staci Smith
You are a brave soul! 🥶
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Lisa Jurkiewicz
Great work Lee!!
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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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Barbara Philbrook
Great cause Lee
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Monica Maurin
$106
Nikki Philbrook
Proud of you Lee ❤️
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Tamara Zielony
$26.50
Glenda Philbrook
Happy to support you!
$53
Natalie
Good luck 😊
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E. Carr
Brilliant and thank you!
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Gudrun Hardes
See you soon xx
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Jen Anstiss
Such an amazing initiative. Thank you!
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Ursula Sekharan
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Carla
Inspired!
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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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Judy Philbrook
To warm up your icy mission. You go girl!
My Team Members
eleanor sumner
$255.62
Heather's Dipping
$106.00
Core Restore by Jeanette
$437.00
Lee the Cold Crusader
$2,546.00
Nalini the Sunrise Splasher
$421.00
Patty is Cold (C)
$2,488.50
Swimmin' Sandra
You are all so inspiring!! Well done!