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The Santa Splash brings our community together to make a splash for veterans’ mental health.
Simply pop on your cossie and a Santa hat and take the plunge in our cold water challenge! By braving the cold, you'll help raise awareness and funds for our life-changing mental health treatment.
You can take on the challenge in your local area on any day between 1-31 December and don't forget to take a snap.
Register today and help smash the stigma of mental health!
make a splash for veteran's mental health
REGISTER
Choose to brace the cold solo or with family and friends in our Santa Splash. It's free to join and all Santa's who raise £5 or more will receive a Santa Splash hat.
RAISE VITAL FUNDS
There is no fundraising minimum for this challenge but this is a charity event and we encourage our Santas to raise as much as they can in support of veterans' mental health. Share your fundraising page and spread the word!
Sign up
TAKE THE PLUNGE
How and where you take on your cold water challenge is up to you. You may choose to take ice baths daily, visit your local lido or enjoy a chilly dip in the sea.
However you choose to take part, be sure to stay safe and follow our safety guidelines.
All virtual participants are responsible for their own health and safety. Please make sure you follow our safety guidelines and stay safe when completing your Santa Splash.
More information
can you do the full santa?
| Immersion Level | Up to where on body |
| Mistle’toes | Feet |
| Nutcrackers | Waist |
| Jinglebells | Chest |
| The Full Santa | Head under |
safety guidelines and cold water swimming advice
We have a number of videos put together by cold water swimming coaches Jude Palmer and Paul Mackenzie on how to complete your Santa Splash safely.
We strongly encourage all participants taking part in both the virtual and physical event to watch these and read our FAQs and Safety Guidelines before taking part.
Take a snap
We encourage everyone taking part to document their achievement and nominate a friend to join in!
Take a photo or video after completing your cold water challenge to raise awareness and help smash the stigma of mental health.
"I've braved the cold for Combat Stress. Now it's your turn..."
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