WELCOME TO THE 2024 POLAR PLUNGE

Every Splash Raises Cash

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Total Raised

$1,010,579
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

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$26,087Raised(124%)
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
$10,057Raised(67%)
0

Rob VanSuilichem|The Everdry Plungers

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$8,314Raised(831%)
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
$7,443Raised(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

Paul Cordes|Glacial Recognition

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$5,388Raised(108%)
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Law Enforcement/ Corrections/LETR

Midland Police Department

$15,832Raised(79%)
79%

ATHLETES & OFFICERS

$14,260Raised(71%)
71%

Super Troopers

$13,739Raised(137%)
137%

White Lake Twp Police Department

$13,578Raised(68%)
68%

Berrien County Sheriff's Office

$13,342Raised(267%)
267%

Oakland County Sheriff Office

$10,234Raised(34%)
34%

Special Olympics Athlete / Area / Delegation

Team MISD

$9,428Raised(94%)
94%

Plunging for Inclusion

$4,391Raised(59%)
59%

Cammie’s Cool Crew

$3,222Raised(161%)
161%

Area 24 Be Brave

$2,017Raised(403%)
403%

Chill seekers

$1,343Raised(224%)
224%

Community Team/Other

UAW Local 598

$19,557Raised(78%)
78%

Livonia Moose 1317

$16,090Raised(179%)
179%

Marco Polar Bears

$11,961Raised(2392%)
2392%

The Everdry Plungers

$11,903Raised(238%)
238%

The Frost Fighters

$11,213Raised(187%)
187%

Fenton Smiles & Best Day Ever

$9,379Raised(188%)
188%

College/University Group

Alpha Sigma Alpha- Beta Theta

$3,667Raised(105%)
105%

Adrian College

$3,630Raised(363%)
363%

Connections That Count

$2,228Raised(446%)
446%

CMU SO COLLEGE

$1,482Raised(148%)
148%

Phi Sigma Kappa

$1,211Raised(6%)
6%

Corporate - Small(Less than 250 employees)

Anytime Fitness

$4,263Raised(122%)
122%

West Michigan Wizards

$4,179Raised(167%)
167%

Tri-Star Trust Bank

$3,375Raised(675%)
675%

Financial Strategies Group

$2,867Raised(287%)
287%

Team Willows

$2,327Raised(233%)
233%

Edgewater Automation

$2,272Raised(91%)
91%

Restaurant/Bar

Team Town Pump

$5,045Raised(336%)
336%

HOMES Brewery

$1,261Raised(252%)
252%

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

$23,879Raised(159%)
159%

Berrien RESA

$17,004Raised(68%)
68%

❤️DELLA'S DIVERS❤️

$13,430Raised(134%)
134%

Frozen Jackets

$8,933Raised(137%)
137%

Team Saline

$7,293Raised(73%)
73%

ISD Icicles

$5,705Raised(44%)
44%

Corporate - Large(More than 250 Employees)

Jackson in Action

$43,737Raised(125%)
125%

Sheetz

$5,210Raised(104%)
104%

LECO Icebreakers

$4,797Raised(69%)
69%

KPMG Detroit

$4,055Raised(20%)
20%

Woodward

$3,930Raised(79%)
79%
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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.