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Diving in for Big Freeze

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The boys were excited to participated in the Big Freeze.
Camera IconThe boys were excited to participated in the Big Freeze. Credit: Saskia Adysti

The Boxwood Hill Big Freeze returned with a big splash on Saturday, raising more than $70,000 for motor neurone disease research.

Locals slid into a pool of icy water for a good cause, including former West Coast Eagles premiership player Quinten Lynch, who came to the aid of his old club, the Boxwood Hill Bombers.

Quinten Lynch seconds before he got into the icy pool.
Camera IconQuinten Lynch seconds before he got into the icy pool. Credit: Saskia Adysti
Roice Taylor from Lake Grace participated at the event.
Camera IconRoice Taylor from Lake Grace participated at the event. Credit: Saskia Adysti

They joined forces with Lake Grace-Pingrup Football Club for a third time on Saturday for the annual Big Freeze. The event, inspired by the loss of community members to MND, has raisedmore than $150,000.

Stacey Miller, Tracey Hood, Caitlin Walker, Belinda Guy, Gem Yardley, Laura Wishart, Eva Barstow (4), Shenae Meier and Emma Dawn Smith.
Camera IconStacey Miller, Tracey Hood, Caitlin Walker, Belinda Guy, Gem Yardley, Laura Wishart, Eva Barstow (4), Shenae Meier and Emma Dawn Smith.
Brendan O’Neill, Deanne Glass and Quinten Lynch. LEFT: Rivers Hyde, Rick Carpenter and James Cameron.
Camera IconBrendan O’Neill, Deanne Glass and Quinten Lynch. LEFT: Rivers Hyde, Rick Carpenter and James Cameron. Credit: Saskia Adysti
Laura Atherton, Maggie Joy and Georgia Davies.
Camera IconLaura Atherton, Maggie Joy and Georgia Davies. Credit: Saskia Adysti

The biggest donations come from the auction held after the slide, with more than 50 items going under the hammer.

Matt Chamberlain, Joely Slinn, Emily HUghes, Teneeka Morgan.
Camera IconMatt Chamberlain, Joely Slinn, Emily HUghes, Teneeka Morgan. Credit: Saskia Adysti
Joley Slynn.
Camera IconJoley Slynn. Credit: Saskia Adysti
Harry Creagh, Jye Duggan, Craig Hall and Colin Smith.
Camera IconHarry Creagh, Jye Duggan, Craig Hall and Colin Smith. Credit: Saskia Adysti

A flight to Rottnest, a signed Luke Shuey frame and a delivered load of 30 hay bales were some of the star items donated.

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