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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, December 29, 2011 · 14 Take the Polar Bear Dip The 27th annual Courage Polar Bear Dip is all set for Jan. 1. The event has, for the past 16 years, supported water projects worldwide through World Vision Canada. To date, the event has raised $810,000 for the organization. What began as a silly, fun thing for Todd and Trent Courage has grown. After this dip, the brothers expect to raise just under $1 million overall for World Vision. Drawing people from Oakville, the GTA and beyond, the dip boasted 800 dippers last year. Dippers go into the lake in waves of 200 for safety reasons. There are emergency personnel in the water, in proper suits and boats. Dippers have This message has been brought to you by spotters and head to heated tents to dry off after coming out of the lake. There will also be some pre-dip entertainment and a costume contest at the event. Registration at Coronation Park begins at 12:30 p.m. and closes at 1:45 p.m. on the day. The dip begins at 2 p.m. There will be a post-dip celebration at the Tin Cup, 1540 North Service Rd. W., at approximately 3 p.m. Parking at Coronation Park is limited, but there will be a return shuttle service from Lick's in Bronte (2420 Lakeshore Rd. W.). Participants can also pre-register online. Registration costs $25. For information or to preregister, visit www.polarbeardip.ca.