WELCOME TO THE 2025 POLAR PLUNGE

Every Splash Raises Cash

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Total Raised

$12,937
Total Plungers:261

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

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

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

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

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

Todd Dunham

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

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

Law Enforcement/ Corrections/LETR

$22,850Raised(114%)
114%
$20,185Raised(336%)
336%
$19,188Raised(96%)
96%
$19,125Raised(96%)
96%
$15,483Raised(52%)
52%
$13,527Raised(135%)
135%

Special Olympics Athlete / Area / Delegation

$19,508Raised(195%)
195%
$5,951Raised(79%)
79%
$5,685Raised(1137%)
1137%
$5,010Raised(251%)
251%
$4,665Raised(467%)
467%
$4,640Raised(928%)
928%

Community Team/Other

$19,244Raised(77%)
77%
$15,823Raised(176%)
176%
$14,653Raised(293%)
293%
$12,255Raised(2451%)
2451%
$10,841Raised(181%)
181%
$9,086Raised(182%)
182%

College/University Group

$20,678Raised(138%)
138%
$4,320Raised(123%)
123%
$3,470Raised(347%)
347%
$2,295Raised(115%)
115%

Corporate - Small(Less than 250 employees)

$6,380Raised(64%)
64%
$5,825Raised(291%)
291%
$5,320Raised(213%)
213%
$5,001Raised(100%)
100%
$4,105Raised(117%)
117%
$4,025Raised(161%)
161%

Restaurant/Bar

$10,155Raised(677%)
677%
$3,435Raised(344%)
344%
$2,370Raised(474%)
474%
$1,650Raised(330%)
330%
$1,025Raised(103%)
103%
$950Raised(190%)
190%

K-12/Youth Group

$23,100Raised(154%)
154%
$16,415Raised(66%)
66%
$13,157Raised(132%)
132%
$12,903Raised(129%)
129%
$10,756Raised(108%)
108%
$10,106Raised(101%)
101%

Corporate - Large(More than 250 Employees)

$42,681Raised(122%)
122%
$13,916Raised(278%)
278%
$11,066Raised(55%)
55%
$10,242Raised(293%)
293%

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

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

$25,619Raised(122%)
122%

DECEMBER

Coming soon!

JANUARY

Coming soon!

FEBRUARY

Coming soon!

NOVEMBER

TOP TEAM

$42,681Raised(122%)
122%

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

Time Left

Challenge to Raise $175,000 by the end of 2025

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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Challenge Ended

Time Left

Challenge to Raise $1,600,000 by March 31, 2026

Challenge accepted! Come on plungers, let’s hit the $1,600,000 mark!
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DONOR ROLL

Thank you to all our donors—your generous contributions go directly towards making a meaningful impact.