40th Annual Polar Bear Jump in Seward raises funds for cancer fight | Homepage [Video]

This weekend marks a milestone for an annual event that’s helping in the fight against cancer. The 40th Annual Polar Bear Jump is happening in Seward. Here’s what you need to know.

Hundreds of brave souls are expected to take the plunge into the icy waters of Resurrection Bay this Saturday for the 40th Annual Polar Bear Jump. The event raises funds for the American Cancer Society of Alaska, with a focus on supporting children battling cancer on the Kenai Peninsula.

The mission of the event is to unite the community in the fight against cancer and to build a future where everyone has a fair chance to prevent, detect, and survive the disease.

Despite the rainy forecast, organizers are hopeful that plenty of participants will show up to dive into the bay and support this important cause.

“There’s so much going on that it’s hard to keep track of!” …