World Ark Magazine - September/October 2008 - (Page 42) Heifer Spirit Giving Resources, Giving Self Braving the Waves By Jonelle Doughty, World Ark Intern February 9, 2008, snow blanketed Pine Point Beach in Scarborough, Maine, and the water registered at a chilly 36 degrees. The conditions were perfect for the more than 50 people lined up in their bathing suits to “Brave the Waves for Heifer.” The Polar Dip is an annual fundraiser organized by the Scarborough High School Key Club, and members chose Heifer as the fundraiser’s beneficiary for 2008 because they knew their gift would grow over time. “The concept of passing on the gift and the sustainability of the Heifer philosophy really hit home for us,” said Christy Zavasnik, key club advisor. “The idea that the money raised would be spent to help people feed themselves and earn income that could completely change their lives had an impressive impact on our participants and motivated them for the cause.” After plunging into 36-degree water, chilly dippers raced to put on dry clothes and warm up with donated hot cocoa and bagels. The event drew members from key clubs across Maine and Massachusetts, raising $4,465 and teaching participants about Heifer’s work. “Through looking at all the faces in the photos of people we could potentially make life easier for, we came to understand that our dip in the ocean created a ripple around the world,” Scarborough Key Club vice president Torrie Hazelwood said. On FROM TOP: Allison Curtis and her mother braved chilly temperatures for the Polar Dip. Hand-made signs helped attract a crowd. This icy beach in Scarborough, Maine, set the stage for the fundraiser. Students, teachers and community members took a quick dip, then raced back to dry land. Photos: Carolyn Hardman 42 September/October 2008 | WORLD ARK www.heifer.org http://www.heifer.org
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