WELCOME TO THE 2024 POLAR PLUNGE

Every Splash Raises Cash

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Total Raised

$1,829,860
Total Plungers:6,900

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 25 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

2026 LEADERBOARDS

INDIVIDUALS

Tim Adams

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$25,386Raised(102%)
0

Brennon Warren

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$15,650Raised(104%)
0

Jon Zickert

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$7,955Raised(99%)
0

John Dwan

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

Della Goodrich

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$7,111Raised(474%)
0

Dan Chapman

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$6,805Raised(113%)
0

Law Enforcement/ Corrections/LETR

Team Midland Police

$22,705Raised(91%)
91%

ATHLETES & OFFICERS

$16,380Raised(164%)
164%

Berrien County Sheriff's Office

$14,431Raised(144%)
144%

White Lake Township Police

$14,073Raised(70%)
70%

MSP Alpena

$14,000Raised(2800%)
2800%

Super Troopers

$12,393Raised(248%)
248%

Special Olympics Athlete / Area / Delegation

Bad Mad's Royal Court

$12,626Raised(126%)
126%

The great area of 20 all stars

$9,693Raised(1939%)
1939%

The Dearborn Polar Plungers

$4,395Raised(88%)
88%

Coach Craig and the Polar Posse

$4,106Raised(137%)
137%

Area 8 All Stars

$3,974Raised(159%)
159%

Team mary

$3,580Raised(716%)
716%

Community Team/Other

UAW LOCAL 598

$20,112Raised(101%)
101%

Livonia Moose 1317

$17,755Raised(178%)
178%

NGS Cares

$12,870Raised(86%)
86%

Go Blue

$9,300Raised(930%)
930%

UAW Local 602

$8,175Raised(164%)
164%

College/University Group

CMU Football

$5,050Raised(101%)
101%

Kalamazoo College Coaching Staff

$4,700Raised(1880%)
1880%

Sigma Tau Gamma

$3,865Raised(773%)
773%

Alma College Special Olympics Club

$2,430Raised(122%)
122%

Corporate - Small(Less than 250 employees)

Motion Dynamics Corporation

$10,475Raised(210%)
210%

The Berney Group

$6,065Raised(121%)
121%

Northwoods Pet Care Center

$5,375Raised(108%)
108%

Kennedy Industries 2026

$3,830Raised(153%)
153%

Rhino Recreational Construction

$3,720Raised(744%)
744%

Restaurant/Bar

Pincrest Bar & Lanes

$18,401Raised(92%)
92%

Team Town Pump

$5,055Raised(337%)
337%

Team Tap House

$4,807Raised(240%)
240%

Team Vytautas

$4,680Raised(156%)
156%

Grand Armory Brewing

$2,795Raised(93%)
93%

The Green Mile (the Owners)

$1,250Raised(250%)
250%

K-12/Youth Group

Berrien RESA

$16,170Raised(162%)
162%

Hartland Drama Club

$10,897Raised(545%)
545%

❤️ Della's Divers❤️

$10,635Raised(213%)
213%

Frozen Jackets

$10,080Raised(126%)
126%

ISD Icicles

$9,182Raised(706%)
706%

HCHS - Student Team

$8,165Raised(82%)
82%

Corporate - Large(More than 250 Employees)

Jackson In Action

$36,549Raised(122%)
122%

TD Auto Finance

$17,534Raised(206%)
206%

KPMG Detroit

$16,935Raised(113%)
113%

Team MISD

$16,211Raised(811%)
811%

Real Estate One + SmithGroup

$13,390Raised(107%)
107%
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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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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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CHALLENGES - COMING SOON!

Stay tuned for some exciting challenges, including the Top Individual Fundraiser and Top Team of the Month challenges, alongside a host of other exciting challenges. Get ready to embrace the excitement!

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.