WELCOME TO THE 2025 POLAR PLUNGE

Every Splash Raises Cash

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Total Raised

$917,778
Total Plungers:2,508

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 28+ 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

2025 LEADERBOARDS

INDIVIDUALS

Tim Adams|Jackson in Action

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$25,574Raised(122%)
0

Brennon Warren|Midland Police Department

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$9,307Raised(62%)
0

Sgt. Brad Connell|White Lake Twp Police Department

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$7,390Raised(74%)
0

Della Goodrich|❤️DELLA'S DIVERS❤️

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$6,910Raised(115%)
0

Chuck Heit|Berrien County Sheriff's Office

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$5,286Raised(1057%)
0

Darin Southworth|Ingham County Sheriff's Office

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$5,158Raised(206%)
0

Law Enforcement/ Corrections/LETR

Midland Police Department

$14,735Raised(74%)
74%

Super Troopers

$13,713Raised(137%)
137%

White Lake Twp Police Department

$13,525Raised(68%)
68%

Berrien County Sheriff's Office

$12,940Raised(259%)
259%

Oakland County Sheriff Office

$10,129Raised(34%)
34%

ATHLETES & OFFICERS

$9,858Raised(49%)
49%

Special Olympics Athlete / Area / Delegation

Team MISD

$8,489Raised(85%)
85%

Plunging for Inclusion

$4,201Raised(56%)
56%

Cammie’s Cool Crew

$3,069Raised(153%)
153%

Area 24 Be Brave

$1,808Raised(362%)
362%

Chill seekers

$1,343Raised(224%)
224%

Community Team/Other

UAW Local 598

$19,520Raised(78%)
78%

Livonia Moose 1317

$16,090Raised(179%)
179%

Marco Polar Bears

$11,752Raised(2350%)
2350%

The Frost Fighters

$11,135Raised(186%)
186%

Fenton Smiles & Best Day Ever

$9,300Raised(186%)
186%

Local 602

$7,242Raised(1448%)
1448%

College/University Group

Adrian College

$3,630Raised(363%)
363%

Alpha Sigma Alpha- Beta Theta

$2,457Raised(98%)
98%

Connections That Count

$2,154Raised(431%)
431%

CMU SO COLLEGE

$1,429Raised(143%)
143%

UM-Flint DPT

$1,209Raised(242%)
242%

Corporate - Small(Less than 250 employees)

Anytime Fitness

$4,263Raised(122%)
122%

West Michigan Wizards

$4,179Raised(167%)
167%

Financial Strategies Group

$2,867Raised(287%)
287%

Edgewater Automation

$2,219Raised(89%)
89%

Team Willows

$2,202Raised(220%)
220%

Town and Country Animal Clinic

$1,584Raised(158%)
158%

Restaurant/Bar

Team Town Pump

$4,307Raised(287%)
287%

HOMES Brewery

$1,181Raised(236%)
236%

Team Tap House

$1,101Raised(220%)
220%

Rising Kites Coffee Crew

$990Raised(198%)
198%

Freezin' For. Reason

$955Raised(191%)
191%

BYC

$825Raised(82%)
82%

K-12/Youth Group

GBCS UNIFIED

$23,564Raised(157%)
157%

Berrien RESA

$16,899Raised(68%)
68%

❤️DELLA'S DIVERS❤️

$13,430Raised(134%)
134%

Frozen Jackets

$8,933Raised(137%)
137%

Team Saline

$6,693Raised(67%)
67%

ISD Icicles

$5,678Raised(44%)
44%

Corporate - Large(More than 250 Employees)

Jackson in Action

$42,010Raised(120%)
120%

Sheetz

$5,210Raised(104%)
104%

LECO Icebreakers

$4,771Raised(68%)
68%

KPMG Detroit

$3,951Raised(20%)
20%

Cook Plant Cold Crusaders

$3,782Raised(126%)
126%
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NEW CHALLENGE!

Become a Plunge Promoter

Share your frosty feats with friends, get five to register, win a Hydrojug!

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!

Register Now

EARN BADGES

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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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.

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MONTHLY LEADERBOARD

Huge congratulations to all the incredible teams and remarkable individuals who soared to the top in the state each month

NOVEMBER

Tim Adams|Jackson in Action

$25,574Raised(122%)
122%

DECEMBER

JANUARY

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FEBRUARY

Coming Soon!

NOVEMBER

Jackson in Action

$42,010Raised(120%)
120%

DECEMBER

UAW Local 598

$19,520Raised(78%)
78%

JANUARY

Coming Soon!

FEBRUARY

Coming Soon!

CHALLENGE

Challenge Ended

Time Left

Challenge to Raise $1,600,000 by March 31, 2025.

Challenge accepted!! Come on plungers, let’s hit the $1,600,000 mark!
56%
56%Matched$891,056Donated

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

Incentives Poster (Downloadable PDF)

The first level incentive (2025 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.