WELCOME TO THE 2025 POLAR PLUNGE

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Total Raised

$36,367
Total Plungers:592

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!
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2025 LEADERBOARDS

INDIVIDUALS

Sgt. Brad Connell|White Lake Twp Police Department

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Register for a Plunge
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$3,000Raised(60%)
0

Sue Vogt|Jen Meade Family & Friends

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Register for a Plunge
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$2,605Raised(521%)
0

Paul Feutz|Super Troopers

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
First time taking the plunge
Register for a Plunge
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
$1,022Raised(26%)
0

Donald Cieglo|Livonia Moose 1317

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
First time taking the plunge
Register for a Plunge
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
$1,021Raised(68%)
0

Kandi Wright|KCF

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
First time taking the plunge
Register for a Plunge
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
$750Raised(150%)
0

Thomas Roth|Berrien RESA

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Register for a Plunge
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$672Raised(22%)
0

Law Enforcement/ Corrections/LETR

White Lake Twp Police Department

$3,155Raised(16%)
16%

Oakland County Sheriff Office

$1,355Raised(5%)
5%

Super Troopers

$1,022Raised(10%)
10%

Ingham County Sheriff's Office

$920Raised(31%)
31%

Special Olympics Athlete / Area / Delegation

Plunging for Inclusion

$184Raised(2%)
2%

TEAM MARY

$53Raised(4%)
4%

Team MISD

$0Raised(0%)
0%

The "A" Team

$0Raised(0%)
0%

Community Team/Other

Jen Meade Family & Friends

$2,605Raised(87%)
87%

Livonia Moose 1317

$2,046Raised(23%)
23%

Kiwanis of Alger County

$737Raised(61%)
61%

Ice Guards

$264Raised(26%)
26%

College/University Group

CMU SO COLLEGE

$168Raised(17%)
17%

MTU Huskies

$26Raised(4%)
4%

Phi Delta Theta

$0Raised(0%)
0%

Corporate - Small(Less than 250 employees)

ProMedica ER Staff

$791Raised(158%)
158%

North Arrow ABA

$211Raised(14%)
14%

Mercantile Bankers

$61Raised(1%)
1%

Chilly Willy

$11Raised(2%)
2%

Team NETA

$0Raised(0%)
0%

Restaurant/Bar

Freezin' For. Reason

$0Raised(0%)
0%

K-12/Youth Group

GBCS UNIFIED

$1,597Raised(11%)
11%

Berrien RESA

$961Raised(4%)
4%

Frozen Jackets

$599Raised(30%)
30%

❤️DELLA'S DIVERS❤️

$597Raised(6%)
6%

WKHS

$346Raised(3%)
3%

FAPS Tigers

$236Raised(8%)
8%

Corporate - Large(More than 250 Employees)

UPS

$551Raised(22%)
22%

Woodward

$370Raised(7%)
7%

Flint UPSers

$105Raised(10%)
10%

Market 200: Frost Mart

$46Raised(2%)
2%
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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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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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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

Super Troopers

$19,228(128%)

COMMUNITY TEAM/OTHER

Team UAW Local 598

$39,427(789%)

LIVONIA MOOSE 1317

$9,816(123%)

ATHLETES

Team MISD

$26,794(5359%)

Star Shooters

$6,202(248%)

Team Mary

$5,591(186%)

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 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

Coming Soon!

FEBRUARY

Coming Soon!

NOVEMBER

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DECEMBER

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JANUARY

Coming Soon!

FEBRUARY

Coming Soon!

CHALLENGE 3

Challenge Ended

Time Left

Challenge to get 1500 plungers by the end of 2024

A little cold water's got nothing on you! You've got what it takes to take the plunge. You're up to the challenge and are ready to jump in, so share your excitement with everyone you know! Challenge your friends, family and co-workers to get registered today.
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Challenge Ended

Time Left

Challenge to Raise $175,000 by the end of 2024

Every splash raises cash! We challenge you to help us reach our first goal of $175,000 before the end of 2024. Let’s plunge into fundraising!!
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20%Matched$35,019Donated

Challenge Ended

Time Left

Challenge to Raise $1,100,000 by Feb. 15, 2025

Challenge accepted!! Come on plungers, let’s hit the $1,100,000 mark!
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3%Matched$35,019Donated

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 (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.