The Sherburne County Area United Way did not let a warmer than usual winter take away its United We Shiver winter fundraiser. Instead of plunging into the chilly waters of Big Lake, participants ran into the lake for the sake of safety. More than $37,000 was raised for area nonprofits.
Clay Nadeau, a son of the late Joy Nadeau, and members of the Jump For Joy team, prepared for their run into Big Lake as part of the Sherburne County Area United Way’s United We Shiver on Feb. 10 in Big Lake.
“PT” Paul Thomas, of Livin Foundation; Joanna Arbic, an active volunteer and community supporter; and Kat Sarff, the executive director of the Sherburne County Area United Way.
The Sherburne County Area United Way did not let a warmer than usual winter take away its United We Shiver winter fundraiser. Instead of plunging into the chilly waters of Big Lake, participants ran into the lake for the sake of safety. More than $37,000 was raised for area nonprofits.
More than 140 brave souls ran into the icy waters of Big Lake on Saturday, Feb. 10, to make a splash for causes near and dear to their hearts.
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Clay Nadeau, a son of the late Joy Nadeau, and members of the Jump For Joy team, prepared for their run into Big Lake as part of the Sherburne County Area United Way’s United We Shiver on Feb. 10 in Big Lake.
The annual United We Shiver plunge, a fundraising event orchestrated and hosted by the Sherburne County Area United Way, was changed from a plunge to more of a mad dash due to the unusually mild winter that has greeted central Minnesota.
From left to right were Joanna Arbic, Alyssa Johnson, Danielle Hiller and Justin Sarff.
“PT” Paul Thomas, of Livin Foundation; Joanna Arbic, an active volunteer and community supporter; and Kat Sarff, the executive director of the Sherburne County Area United Way.
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