WELCOME TO THE 2026 POLAR PLUNGE

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Total Raised

$650,760
Total Plungers:3,470

HOW IT WORKS

The Polar Plunge is a series of events where people brave the cold for the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan.

1

REGISTER

Sign up to Plunge at one of our 27 events state-wide. Recruit friends and family to join your team!
2

FUNDRAISE

Raise the minimum $100 to support the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan. Go above and beyond to make a greater impact and earn awesome incentives!
3

PLUNGE

Jump into freezing cold water and bask in your generous glory!
Get Started

Too Chicken to Plunge?

Not sure about plunging?! That’s ok we have a great option for you! You can register  for the Plunge under Too Chicken, and you will get this awesome shirt! Did you know that you can also fundraise for Polar Plunge incentives as a Too Chicken to Plunge Supporter? What a great way to stay warm but support the cause and earn awesome incentives!

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2026 LEADERBOARDS

INDIVIDUALS

Tim Adams

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Register for a Plunge
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$13,825Raised(55%)
0

Brennon Warren

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Register for a Plunge
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$13,500Raised(135%)
0

John Dwan

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Register for a Plunge
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$7,850Raised(1570%)
0

Kandi Wright

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
First time taking the plunge
Register for a Plunge
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
$6,550Raised(1310%)
0

Dan Chapman

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Register for a Plunge
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$5,360Raised(89%)
0

Carla White

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
Register for a Plunge
First time taking the plunge
$4,875Raised(98%)
0

Law Enforcement/ Corrections/LETR

Team Midland Police

$17,532Raised(70%)
70%

ATHLETES & OFFICERS

$9,135Raised(91%)
91%

Jackson Probation/Brokerage House

$8,345Raised(278%)
278%

KCF

$8,043Raised(161%)
161%

Super Troopers

$7,970Raised(159%)
159%

Berrien County Sheriff's Office

$7,685Raised(77%)
77%

Special Olympics Athlete / Area / Delegation

The great area of 20 all stars

$6,063Raised(1213%)
1213%

Bad Mad's Royal Court

$2,645Raised(53%)
53%

Area 8 All Stars

$2,315Raised(93%)
93%

The Dearborn Polar Plungers

$1,485Raised(30%)
30%

Colder Things

$1,195Raised(120%)
120%

Team Cayce

$1,194Raised(100%)
100%

Community Team/Other

NGS Cares

$10,549Raised(70%)
70%

UAW LOCAL 598

$8,049Raised(27%)
27%

Livonia Moose 1317

$6,845Raised(68%)
68%

UAW Local 602

$6,545Raised(131%)
131%

The Not-So-Skinny Dippers

$5,504Raised(79%)
79%

College/University Group

Sigma Tau Gamma

$2,904Raised(581%)
581%

CMU Football

$1,605Raised(32%)
32%

Baker College Muskegon

$1,330Raised(266%)
266%

Corporate - Small(Less than 250 employees)

Northwoods Pet Care Center

$4,250Raised(85%)
85%

Rhino Recreational Construction

$3,520Raised(704%)
704%

Orange you glad you're on my team

$2,695Raised(270%)
270%

Kalsec Chilly Peppers

$1,625Raised(325%)
325%

KAT

$1,600Raised(160%)
160%

Restaurant/Bar

Pincrest Bar & Lanes

$2,700Raised(14%)
14%

Team Tap House

$2,300Raised(115%)
115%

Team Town Pump

$1,710Raised(114%)
114%

The Green Mile (the Owners)

$1,250Raised(250%)
250%

Team Vytautas

$500Raised(17%)
17%

Midland Brewing Company

$495Raised(50%)
50%

K-12/Youth Group

Berrien RESA

$9,875Raised(99%)
99%

Frozen Jackets

$6,420Raised(92%)
92%

Lakeshore Public Schools

$5,590Raised(559%)
559%

ISD Icicles

$4,667Raised(359%)
359%

Kraft Meadows

$3,995Raised(200%)
200%

FAPS Tigers

$3,150Raised(105%)
105%

Corporate - Large(More than 250 Employees)

Jackson In Action

$20,697Raised(69%)
69%

KPMG Detroit

$8,970Raised(60%)
60%

Team MISD

$7,098Raised(355%)
355%

TD Auto Finance

$3,335Raised(67%)
67%
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REGISTER FOR A POLAR PLUNGE

FIRST TIME TAKING THE PLUNGE

LONG TIME PLUNGER (16+ YEARS)

EARNED A SWEATSHIRT ($100)

HIT $1000

HIT $3000

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Get a free t-shirt!

Get a jump start on fundraising! Sign up to take the Plunge and raise $100 by December 31 to snag a 2025 LETR T-shirt! Shirts will be mailed out after January 1. Don’t wait. This promotion is available while shirt supplies last!

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CHECK OUT OUR COOL INCENTIVES IN 2026

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DONOR ROLL

Thank you to all our donors—your generous contributions go directly towards making a meaningful impact.