HOW IT WORKS
The Polar Plunge is a series of events where people brave the cold for the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan.
2025 LEADERBOARDS
- Individuals
- Law Enforcement/ Corrections/LETR
- Special Olympics Athlete / Area / Delegation
- Community Team/Other
- College/University Group
- Corporate - Small(Less than 250 employees)
- Restaurant/Bar
- K-12 Youth Group
- Corporate - Large(More than 250 Employees)
- Number of Years Participated
INDIVIDUALS
Law Enforcement/ Corrections/LETR
Special Olympics Athlete / Area / Delegation
Community Team/Other
College/University Group
Corporate - Small(Less than 250 employees)
K-12/Youth Group
Corporate - Large(More than 250 Employees)
Number of Years Participated
Fred Brown
16 + Years
Joel Hetzner
16 + Years
Teresa Campbell|Jen Meade Family & Friends
16 + Years
James Yeck|Plunging for Inclusion
16 + Years
Sean Wheeler|ATHLETES & OFFICERS
16 + Years
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!
2024 CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to the brave souls who took the plunge and emerged victorious— our top Fundraisers and Fearless from last year’s event!
INDIVIDUALS
LAW ENFORCEMENT
COMMUNITY TEAM/OTHER
ATHLETES
FILL THE MAP!
Let’s celebrate the nationwide support for Special Olympics Michigan by filling up this map with at least one generous donation from every state.
Donors
# of donations
$ of funds
Registrations
MONTHLY CHALLENGE
At the end of each month we will announce the top individual and top team!
NOVEMBER
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DECEMBER
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JANUARY
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FEBRUARY
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DECEMBER
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FEBRUARY
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CHALLENGE 3
Time Left
Challenge to get 1500 plungers by the end of 2024
Time Left
Challenge to Raise $175,000 by the end of 2024
Time Left
Challenge to Raise $1,100,000 by Feb. 15, 2025
INCENTIVES
** All Incentive Colors / Brands Subject to Change
$5,000+
North Face Insulated Jacket
$3,000-$4,999
North Face Vest
$1,500-2,999
Carhartt Sweatshirt
$1,000-$1,499
RTIC Cooler
$500-$999
RTIC Bag
$250-$499
Heated Throw
$100
Polar Plunge Sweatshirt
The first level incentive (2024 Annual Plunge Sweatshirt) and the second, third and fourth level incentives will be picked up on plunge day. Plungers qualifying for the $1,500 & $3,000 level will receive a redemption email to claim their prize.
DONOR ROLL
Thank you to all our donors—your generous contributions go directly towards making a meaningful impact.