The York Regional Police marine unit will be diving into Lake Simcoe to make a difference as part of the Splash for Southlake campaign in support of cancer care at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket.
"Inspired by YRP members who are fighting this terrible disease, members of our marine unit, led by Const. Jodi Haugh, will be completing a 16-kilometre swim from Friday Harbour in Innisfil to the Marine Unit in Jackson’s Point," a news release stated.
Splash for Southlake takes place Sunday, Oct. 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., ending at the York Regional Police Marine Unit at 57 Lorne St. in Georgina.
See the promotional video here.
"York Regional Police has a long tradition of supporting cancer care through the Southlake Foundation. Over the past 16 years, these events have raised approximately $387,000 for cancer research," the force stated.
Members of the community wanting to make a donation can do so by the donation link.
