Participant: Chris Lopez

Personal Statement

Holy smokes, can you believe it's that time of year already?!  Nothing like getting to face the cold waters of Ithaca – but here’s where it gets fun: YOU get to decide if I jump or avoid the icy waters! As part of the Ithaca Chill Challenge, I’m volunteering to jump into the lake, dressed for the part i might add, but I’m relying on your donations to either help me stay dry or make sure I take the plunge. The money raised benefits the Ithaca Recovery Center, which has been a huge part of my own journey to stay sober for over a year now anf no end in sight! 

So, if you want to see me freeze my way to glory, donate to make sure I jump. Or, if you’re feeling generous and want to see me keep my warm, dry dignity, donate to help me not jump. Either way, it’s for a great cause, and no matter how cold the water, I’m all in. Let’s make a splash – together!