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Polar Plunge 2026

Hundreds of people jump into a freezing Lake Ontario to raise money for the Special Olympics. Participants in the 2026 Polar Plunge run into the cold lake water with sponsors that raise over $300,000. (Photo by John Whitney/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#13269255
Date Taken	1 February 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	John Whitney/NurPhoto
Category	Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - John Whitney/NurPhoto

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