The Ottawa Snowsuit Fund is reaching out to communities across the capital to participate in the Snow Angel Challenge. Families, schools, businesses, and community and sports groups are invited to register online to fundraise and create snow angels, Then, they can share their snow angel images and videos on social media – using the hashtag #SnowAngelChallenge and tagging The Snowsuit Fund to qualify for prizes.

“Ottawa winters are cold, yet year-round outdoor play contributes fundamentally to mental health, active and healthy lifestyles, as well as learning and development,” says Judy Thompson, who reached out to the  Alliance on behalf of The Fund. “The Snow Angel Challenge was conceived based on one of the most fun, universal and safe winter play activities – making angels in the snow.”

The Challenge runs February 1st through 28th, with proceeds going towards making sure every Ottawa child is dressed warmly to play outdoors during winter.