WELCOME TO THE 2025 POLAR PLUNGE

Every Splash Raises Cash

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Total Raised

$1,184,756
Total Plungers:5,044

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

2026 LEADERBOARDS

INDIVIDUALS

Tim Adams

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

Brennon Warren

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Register for a Plunge
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$13,500Raised(90%)
0

John Dwan

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

Della Goodrich

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

Dan Chapman

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

Kandi Wright

Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
First time taking the plunge
Register for a Plunge
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
$6,550Raised(1310%)
0

Law Enforcement/ Corrections/LETR

Team Midland Police

$19,767Raised(79%)
79%

Berrien County Sheriff's Office

$14,381Raised(144%)
144%

ATHLETES & OFFICERS

$13,895Raised(139%)
139%

MSP Alpena

$13,000Raised(2600%)
2600%

Super Troopers

$12,393Raised(248%)
248%

Special Olympics Athlete / Area / Delegation

The great area of 20 all stars

$7,283Raised(1457%)
1457%

Bad Mad's Royal Court

$6,245Raised(89%)
89%

Area 8 All Stars

$3,924Raised(157%)
157%

The Dearborn Polar Plungers

$3,217Raised(64%)
64%

Brayden Bunch

$1,408Raised(56%)
56%

Colder Things

$1,365Raised(137%)
137%

Community Team/Other

UAW LOCAL 598

$20,112Raised(101%)
101%

Livonia Moose 1317

$17,755Raised(178%)
178%

NGS Cares

$10,834Raised(72%)
72%

UAW Local 602

$8,175Raised(164%)
164%

The Not-So-Skinny Dippers

$7,277Raised(104%)
104%

College/University Group

Sigma Tau Gamma

$3,865Raised(773%)
773%

CMU Football

$2,520Raised(50%)
50%

UM-Flint DPT

$1,335Raised(134%)
134%

Corporate - Small(Less than 250 employees)

Northwoods Pet Care Center

$4,350Raised(87%)
87%

Rhino Recreational Construction

$3,720Raised(744%)
744%

Orange you glad you're on my team

$2,860Raised(286%)
286%

Kalsec Chilly Peppers

$1,815Raised(363%)
363%

Restaurant/Bar

Team Town Pump

$5,055Raised(337%)
337%

Pincrest Bar & Lanes

$4,930Raised(25%)
25%

Team Tap House

$4,807Raised(240%)
240%

Grand Armory Brewing

$1,428Raised(48%)
48%

The Green Mile (the Owners)

$1,250Raised(250%)
250%

Team Vytautas

$774Raised(26%)
26%

K-12/Youth Group

Berrien RESA

$15,920Raised(159%)
159%

❤️ Della's Divers❤️

$10,635Raised(213%)
213%

Frozen Jackets

$10,080Raised(126%)
126%

ISD Icicles

$9,182Raised(706%)
706%

Grand Blanc High School

$7,493Raised(375%)
375%

Lakeshore Public Schools

$6,870Raised(687%)
687%

Corporate - Large(More than 250 Employees)

Jackson In Action

$36,454Raised(122%)
122%

KPMG Detroit

$9,595Raised(64%)
64%

Team MISD

$8,548Raised(427%)
427%

TD Auto Finance

$4,995Raised(83%)
83%

Honor Island Time Plungers

$4,900Raised(98%)
98%
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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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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

$25,619Raised(122%)
122%

DECEMBER

Coming soon!

JANUARY

Coming soon!

FEBRUARY

Coming soon!

NOVEMBER

TOP TEAM

Jackson in Action

$42,706Raised(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
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Challenge Ended

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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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.