WELCOME TO THE 2024 POLAR PLUNGE

Every Splash Raises Cash

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Total Raised

$1,811,462
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 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

2025 LEADERBOARDS

INDIVIDUALS

Tim Adams|Jackson in Action

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Register for a Plunge
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$26,254Raised(125%)
0

Brennon Warren|Midland Police Department

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Register for a Plunge
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$15,140Raised(101%)
0

Rob VanSuilichem|The Everdry Plungers

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Register for a Plunge
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$10,008Raised(1001%)
0

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
$9,020Raised(90%)
0

Todd Dunham

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
Register for a Plunge
First time taking the plunge
$8,126Raised(1625%)
0

Jon Zickert and Michael Currie|Real Estate One Charitable Foundation

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Register for a Plunge
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$8,071Raised(81%)
0

Law Enforcement/ Corrections/LETR

Midland Police Department

$22,850Raised(114%)
114%

148th Trooper Recruit School

$20,135Raised(336%)
336%

ATHLETES & OFFICERS

$19,188Raised(96%)
96%

White Lake Twp Police Department

$19,100Raised(96%)
96%

Oakland County Sheriff Office

$15,483Raised(52%)
52%

Super Troopers

$13,527Raised(135%)
135%

Special Olympics Athlete / Area / Delegation

Team MISD

$19,508Raised(195%)
195%

Plunging for Inclusion

$5,951Raised(79%)
79%

Bad Mad's Motor City Polar Plunge Team

$5,655Raised(1131%)
1131%

TEAM MARY

$5,010Raised(251%)
251%

Area 24 Be Brave

$4,640Raised(928%)
928%

TEAM STRIVE 2025

$4,515Raised(452%)
452%

Community Team/Other

UAW Local 598

$19,244Raised(77%)
77%

Livonia Moose 1317

$15,823Raised(176%)
176%

The Everdry Plungers

$14,653Raised(293%)
293%

Marco Polar Bears

$12,255Raised(2451%)
2451%

The Frost Fighters

$10,841Raised(181%)
181%

Fenton Smiles & Best Day Ever

$9,086Raised(182%)
182%

College/University Group

Sigma Tau Gamma

$20,678Raised(138%)
138%

Alpha Sigma Alpha- Beta Theta

$4,320Raised(123%)
123%

Adrian College

$3,470Raised(347%)
347%

Phi Sigma Kappa

$2,295Raised(115%)
115%

Corporate - Small(Less than 250 employees)

The Berney Group Ice Avengers

$6,380Raised(64%)
64%

Whitecaps

$5,825Raised(291%)
291%

Kennedy Industries

$5,320Raised(213%)
213%

Reyes Coca Cola Polar Bears

$5,001Raised(100%)
100%

Anytime Fitness

$4,105Raised(117%)
117%

Nicolet Frozen Assets

$4,025Raised(161%)
161%

Restaurant/Bar

Team Town Pump

$10,155Raised(677%)
677%

BYC

$3,435Raised(344%)
344%

HOMES Brewery

$2,370Raised(474%)
474%

Team Tap House

$1,650Raised(330%)
330%

Lake Inn Chilly Willies

$1,025Raised(103%)
103%

Rising Kites Coffee Crew

$950Raised(190%)
190%

K-12/Youth Group

GBCS UNIFIED

$23,100Raised(154%)
154%

Berrien RESA

$16,415Raised(66%)
66%

❤️DELLA'S DIVERS❤️

$13,157Raised(132%)
132%

Holland Christian High School

$12,853Raised(129%)
129%

Team Saline

$10,756Raised(108%)
108%

Intermediate 6th Grade Team

$10,006Raised(100%)
100%

Corporate - Large(More than 250 Employees)

Jackson in Action

$42,681Raised(122%)
122%

TD Auto Finance

$13,916Raised(278%)
278%

KPMG Detroit

$11,066Raised(55%)
55%

Mars United Commerce - Detroit

$10,242Raised(293%)
293%
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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!

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.