Polar Plunge participants jump into Offut Lake near Tenino on Jan. 1. Approximately 150 people, jumping in groups of eight, participated in the Offut Lake Resort’s New Year’s Day tradition this year. The annual event began with breakfast at Lady of the Lake. This year, donations were raised for Bucoda Mayor Rob Gordon, who is battling cancer. Donations can be made to the Robert Gordon Cancer Fund at any WSECU branch. Money can also be donated to Gordon and his family on Venmo: Miriam-Gordon-13.
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A Polar Plunge participant jumps into Offut Lake while onlookers cheer her on at Offut Lake Resort near Tenino on Jan. 1. The annual event began with breakfast at Lady of the Lake. This year, donations were raised for Bucoda Mayor Rob Gordon, who is battling cancer. Donations can be made to the Robert Gordon Cancer Fund at any WSECU branch. Money can also be donated to Gordon and his family on Venmo: Miriam-Gordon-13.
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A Polar Plunge participant smiles on the dock after jumping into Offut Lake near Tenino on Jan. 1.
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Polar Plunge participants jump into Offut Lake near Tenino on Jan. 1.
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Two Polar Plunge participants hold hands while jumping into Offut Lake near Tenino on Jan. 1.
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Two Polar Plunge participants cheer while jumping into Offut Lake near Tenino on Jan. 1.
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George Sharp counts down Polar Plunge participants during the Offut Lake Resort’s annual New Year's Day Polar Plunge on Jan. 1. Proceeds from this year’s event benefitted Bucoda mayor, volunteer firefighter, truck driver and ranch owner Rob Gordon, who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer.
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Samantha Clark helps her son Jordan wade into the chilly waters of Offut Lake during the Offut Lake Resort’s annual New Year's Day Polar Plunge on Jan. 1.
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Polar Plunge participants react to the cold water of Offut Lake during the Offut Lake Resort’s annual New Year's Day Polar Plunge on Jan. 1
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Polar Plunge participants jump into Offut Lake near Tenino on Jan. 1. Approximately 150 people, jumping in groups of eight, participated in the Offut Lake Resort’s New Year’s Day tradition this year.
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