WELCOME TO THE 2025 POLAR PLUNGE

Every Splash Raises Cash

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Total Raised

$162,944
Total Plungers:1,658

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

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Register for a Plunge
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$9,245Raised(44%)
0

Jackie Fodero|Sheetz

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
First time taking the plunge
Register for a Plunge
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
$5,000Raised(1000%)
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
$4,263Raised(85%)
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
$2,755Raised(551%)
0

Thomas Roth|Berrien RESA

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Register for a Plunge
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$2,561Raised(85%)
0

Darin Southworth|Ingham County Sheriff's Office

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Register for a Plunge
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$2,472Raised(99%)
0

Law Enforcement/ Corrections/LETR

White Lake Twp Police Department

$8,070Raised(40%)
40%

Super Troopers

$4,384Raised(44%)
44%

Oakland County Sheriff Office

$3,098Raised(10%)
10%

Ingham County Sheriff's Office

$3,075Raised(103%)
103%

Adrian Police Department

$1,990Raised(66%)
66%

Special Olympics Athlete / Area / Delegation

Team MISD

$799Raised(8%)
8%

Plunging for Inclusion

$474Raised(6%)
6%

Chill seekers

$383Raised(64%)
64%

Bulldogs

$111Raised(11%)
11%

Community Team/Other

Livonia Moose 1317

$4,109Raised(46%)
46%

The Frost Fighters

$3,029Raised(50%)
50%

Jen Meade Family & Friends

$2,755Raised(92%)
92%

CrossFit Fenton

$2,006Raised(40%)
40%

SOMI Young Professionals

$1,767Raised(35%)
35%

College/University Group

CMU SO COLLEGE

$416Raised(42%)
42%

Connections That Count

$283Raised(57%)
57%

MTU Huskies

$26Raised(4%)
4%

Adrian College

$11Raised(1%)
1%

Corporate - Small(Less than 250 employees)

Anytime Fitness

$1,015Raised(29%)
29%

ProMedica ER Staff

$843Raised(169%)
169%

Reyes Coca Cola Polar Bears

$652Raised(13%)
13%

West Michigan Wizards

$605Raised(24%)
24%

North Arrow ABA

$588Raised(39%)
39%

ExpertCare

$539Raised(27%)
27%

Restaurant/Bar

Team Town Pump

$105Raised(7%)
7%

Rising Kites Coffee Crew

$37Raised(7%)
7%

Freezin' For. Reason

$0Raised(0%)
0%

K-12/Youth Group

Berrien RESA

$2,902Raised(12%)
12%

GBCS UNIFIED

$2,570Raised(17%)
17%

Frozen Jackets

$1,662Raised(33%)
33%

❤️DELLA'S DIVERS❤️

$1,005Raised(10%)
10%

Team Saline

$800Raised(8%)
8%

Shiver your skin off

$570Raised(11%)
11%

Corporate - Large(More than 250 Employees)

Jackson in Action

$11,421Raised(33%)
33%

Sheetz

$5,000Raised(100%)
100%

UPS

$1,456Raised(58%)
58%

Woodward

$1,196Raised(24%)
24%
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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

REGISTERDONATE

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

TOP INDIVIDUAL

Tim Adams|Jackson in Action

$9,245Raised(44%)
44%

DECEMBER

Coming soon!

JANUARY

Coming soon!

FEBRUARY

Coming soon!

NOVEMBER

TOP TEAM

Jackson in Action

$11,421Raised(33%)
33%

DECEMBER

Coming soon!

JANUARY

Coming soon!

FEBRUARY

Coming soon!

CHALLENGE 3

Challenge Ended

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.
1,500
100%Matched1,500Plungers

Challenge Ended

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!!
83%
83%Matched$145,772Donated

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!
14%
14%Matched$156,476Donated

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.