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Thunder Bay women off to Antarctica to run half-marathon in penguin suits

Two women from Thunder Bay, Ont., are about to leave for Antarctica, where they plan to run a half-marathon in penguin suits for charity.

Stacey Collie and Rachel Rauwerda plan to waddle through the finish line at Antarctic half-marathon

Two women from Thunder Bay, Ont., are about to leave for Antarctica, where they plan to run a half-marathon in penguin suits for charity. 

Stacey Collie and Rachel Rauwerda are leaving on Friday. 

They are trying to raise money for Open Doors, a school in Jos, Nigeria for children with disabilities. 

Their unconventional effort is drawing attention, including a recent TV interview on CBC News, where they explained their motivation.