12 Dips in December

Complete 12 Dips in December and raise vital funds to help save lives from heart disease and stroke. You've got this!

Register now for your challenge hat.

How the Challenge Works?

Register

Register now for your challenge hat and set up your fundraising page

Log

Log your 12 Dips on your fundraising page after every Dip.

A dip can be a swim, a cold shower, an ice bath or the garden hose. It’s up to you!

Share

Share your fundraising page after every dip – your friends and family will follow your journey and support you to protect hearts in Ireland.

You Choose How to Dip

The 12 Dips in December sees hundreds of people all over Ireland dipping to protect hearts.

You choose how you want to Dip.

You can dip in open water, in a pool or ice bath all to raise funds in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation.

Register now to receive your FREE Irish Heart Foundation beanie and when you complete 12 Dips and fundraise you will earn your challenge medal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is registration free?

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Yes, registration is completely free

What is in the registration package?

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The registration package has your Irish Heart Foundation hat for you to wear during the challenge.

The pack also includes a planner for your 12 Dips but for your Dips to count you need to log them on your fundraiser.

How much do I have to raise?

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Your fundraising page is automatically set-up with a target amount of €150, but you can customize your fundraiser to any amount.

What counts as a Dip?

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The choice is yours.

We know it’s not always easy to make it to open water so you can mix in cold showers, ice baths, and ice buckets.

You don't have to stick to one type of Dip.

You decide when you want to Dip as well, you can do the 1st of December to the 12th or a throughout the whole month.

The main thing is that you Dip 12 times in December and track it on your fundraiser.

Can I do more than 12 Dips?

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Of course! If you want to set your own swimming goals – Go for it!

How do I track my Dips?

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You need to log your Dips on your fundraising page. This is how we will be tracking people’s progress. For all your swims to count you need to post them to your fundraising page.

Join our Facebook group

Join the 12 Dips in December Facebook group to connect with other Dippers and for important challenge updates

12 Dips in December Medal

How to earn your 12 Dips in December medal

To earn your medal you need to do these 3 steps for all twelve Dips

  1. Take a photo every time you Dip
  2. Post your photo on your fundraising page
  3. Share your fundraising page on social media and tag the Irish Heart Foundation

    To set up your fundraising page register now