This event is being hosted by the Bloemfontein Hospice, CHOC House, and Aurora Alcohol and Drug Centre.

Anyone who doesn't mind getting in a pool of cold water in winter is encouraged to join in and support all three charities at once.

One of the organisers of the splash. Photo: Aurora Alcohol and Drug Centre/ Facebook

“The Purpose Splash is an event where you can show what you are made of, so take a plunge for a purpose,” said Marietjie Landsberg from Aurora Alcohol and Drug Centre.

Participants have the option to participate individually or in groups of five.

Bloemfontein Hospice is one of the organisers. Photo: Bloemfontein Hospice/ Facebook

“The Purpose Splash is symbolic in the sense that when you find out that your child has cancer or that you will be dying soon, it is the same as jumping in cold water.

“This event will show that people are empathetic towards people who find themselves in those circumstances,” said Sonet van Zyl from CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation of the SA Free State region.

Zak Steyn will provide entertainment for the people and there will be food stalls that will provide hot beverages.

The Childhood Cancer Foundation is one of the organisers of the splash. Photo: CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA/Facebook

The major swim will start at 12:00, and the gates at Grey College will open at 10:00.

For more information and to register, people can visit the charity's Facebook pages or contact Marietjie Landsberg on 083 450 5427.

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