WELCOME TO THE 2026 POLAR PLUNGE

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Total Raised

$52,662
Total Plungers:846

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!
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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
$4,645Raised(43%)
0

Sue Vogt

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Register for a Plunge
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$2,300Raised(460%)
0

Nicholas Soley

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Register for a Plunge
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$2,000Raised(400%)
0

Parker Doan

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
First time taking the plunge
Register for a Plunge
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
$1,810Raised(362%)
0

Doug Labadie

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Register for a Plunge
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$1,495Raised(60%)
0

Jeff Bozell

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Register for a Plunge
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$1,150Raised(115%)
0

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

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EARN BADGES

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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

Raise money and earn cool incentives!

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DONOR ROLL

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