MEDIA ALERT - More Than 270 Torontonians to Take Part in Brainfreeze: A Polar Bear Dip for Youth Mental Health

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Nov 28, 2019, 12:33 ET

Toronto Mayor John Tory to be in attendance to support

TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2019 /CNW/ - More than 270 Torontonians will brave the elements this Saturday, participating in Brainfreeze – a polar bear dip for youth mental health at Woodbine Beach. In its third year, Brainfreeze raises funds and awareness for Jack.org, the only Canadian charity training and empowering a network of young leaders who are revolutionizing mental health. Toronto is one of six cities participating in Brainfreeze in 2019, raising more than $100,000 for youth mental health so far this year. For more information, please visit Jack.org.

WHAT: Brainfreeze – polar bear dip for youth mental health
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PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Over 270 participants will plunge into Lake Ontario
  • Interviews and photo opportunities with participants
  • Interviews w/ Jesse Hayman, Jack.org
  • Interviews w/ Toronto Mayor John Tory

WHEN: Saturday, November 30, 2019
9:00 a.m. – Registration
10:00 a.m. – Plunge Time!

WHERE: Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON

About Jack.org

Jack.org is the only Canadian charity training and empowering a network of young leaders who are revolutionizing mental health. Through Jack Talks, Jack Chapters, and Jack Summits, young leaders identify and dismantle barriers to positive mental health in their communities. Jack.org is working towards a Canada where all young people understand how to take care of their own mental health and look out for each other. A Canada without shame, where all those who need support get the help they deserve. With thousands of young leaders across every province and territory in Canada, we're only just getting started. To learn more, please visit Jack.org. 

SOURCE Jack.org

MEDIA CONTACT - PHOTO & INTERVIEW COORDINATION IN ADVANCE: Jill MacCannell, Fresh Public Relations, [email protected], 902.471.7080; MEDIA CONTACT - ONSITE: Jesse Hayman, Jack.org, [email protected], 647.862.6872

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