Public invited to SMU Cardinal Plunge March 6

Proceeds from the first Cardinal Plunge will be split between a fund in honor of SMU student Michael Mockler and Haiti relief.

WINONA, Minn — Brave souls and warm hearts are invited to join Saint Mary’s University in the first “Cardinal Plunge” Saturday, March 6. This freezing fundraiser begins at 1 p.m. at Lake Goodview, located at Michael LaCanne Park.

This year, “Cardinal Plunge” proceeds will be split between Haiti relief efforts and a fund in honor of Michael Mockler, a current sophomore at Saint Mary’s who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.

The cost for this event is $10, and all participants will receive a “Cardinal Plunge” T-shirt. This event is sponsored by several organizations at Saint Mary’s including Campus Ministry, Residence Life, Chartwells and the Student Activities Committee. Community sponsors include the Winona Dive and Rescue, EMS of Winona and Aaron Repinski with Rip-Roaring Entertainment.

Registration begins at noon on site or participants can pre-register online at www.smumn.edu/cardinalplunge and pay the day of the plunge. Donations can be made to the Michael Mockler Fund, Saint Mary’s University, 700 Terrace Heights #288, Winona, MN 55987.

Refreshments will be available.

For more information, contact Izzy Kobs at (608) 547-3868 or iskobs06@smumn.edu.