Kiwanis Polar Dip returns

Contributed by The Kiwanis Club of Tysons

Attendees have fun dressing in themes before jumping into Lake Anne on Feb. 1, 2025. Photo by KCT

The Kiwanis Club of Tysons is hosting their annual Kiwanis Polar Dip in February to raise money for organizations that benefit youth. "The Kiwanis Polar Dip is more than just a chilling plunge; it's a deeply rooted tradition that truly changes lives in our community,” said Michelle Breslin, Kiwanis Club of Tysons President. “Every jump helps us provide essential support to children and families who need it most."

The event, formerly the Virginia Polar Dip, has raised over $1 million in the past two decades. This year, the goal of the Kiwanis Polar Dip is to raise $25,000 for Food for Neighbors and a variety of Kiwanis Youth Programs in the Fairfax County area. A portion will also benefit Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

The Kiwanis Polar Dip will take place Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. at Lake Anne Village Plaza in Reston. Participants can sign up to jump individually or form teams today by visiting our website at kiwanispolardip.org. All participants on-site who raise at least $100 will receive an event t-shirt. Individuals who don't want to jump are still welcome to donate to the event.

Partners of the Kiwanis Polar Dip include Reston Association, Lake Anne Washington Plaza Merchants Association, Reston Community Center, and the Fairfax County Cold Water Dive Team. Area businesses and organizations can support the event and our charities by becoming an event partner. The partnership opportunities packet can be found at kiwanispolardip.org/

About the Kiwanis Club of Tysons

Established in 1998, the Kiwanis Club of Tysons is a community service organization in Northern Virginia. The club is part of Kiwanis International, a worldwide community service organization in existence since 1915 with over 7000 adult clubs and which also sponsors Key Club International in high schools and a variety of other youth service clubs in elementary and middle schools. Since 1998, the Kiwanis Club of Tysons has contributed tens of thousands of hours of service in the greater Northern Virginia area and raised significant funds for local charities.

Visit www.tysonskiwanis.org/ for more information.