WELCOME TO THE 2024 POLAR PLUNGE

Every Splash Raises Cash

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Total Raised

$97,162
Total Plungers:1,345

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

2024 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
$9,454Raised(47%)
0

Stacy Prachar|Bloomfield Township PD

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$2,895Raised(579%)
0

Dan Chapman|The Not-So-Skinny Dippers

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$2,669Raised(53%)
0

Jenna Plewes

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$2,208Raised(442%)
0

Hendricks Lisa|Jackson Probation

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$1,574Raised(315%)
0

Jon Zickert|Real Estate One Charitable Foundation - Northwest MIchigan

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$1,352Raised(11%)
0

Law Enforcement/ Corrections/LETR

Bloomfield Township PD

$2,895Raised(39%)
39%

Super Troopers

$1,992Raised(40%)
40%

Lansing Police Department

$1,876Raised(38%)
38%

Ingham County Sheriff's Office

$1,765Raised(35%)
35%

KCF

$1,084Raised(36%)
36%

Special Olympics Athlete / Area / Delegation

Team MISD

$420Raised(84%)
84%

Winnie the Pooh and Friends

$289Raised(14%)
14%

Xceptional Heroes

$130Raised(9%)
9%

BOLD & COLD TO THE MAX!

$105Raised(4%)
4%

Jess

$79Raised(16%)
16%

Nadia’s Bachelorette

$0Raised(0%)
0%

Community Team/Other

The Not-So-Skinny Dippers

$2,669Raised(36%)
36%

LIVONIA MOOSE 1317

$1,054Raised(13%)
13%

Peak Polar Plunge Pioneers

$482Raised(32%)
32%

Up to Snow Good!

$471Raised(47%)
47%

Barbie's Cookies

$341Raised(23%)
23%

College/University Group

Special Olympics College at U of M

$3,408Raised(341%)
341%

PhiDE

$1,350Raised(135%)
135%

CMU SO College

$1,075Raised(215%)
215%

Delta Gamma

$512Raised(171%)
171%

SGT

$259Raised(259%)
259%

Corporate - Small(Less than 250 employees)

ExpertCare

$586Raised(20%)
20%

Berrien MDHHS

$209Raised(42%)
42%

DaVita Arctic Amigos

$126Raised(3%)
3%

Jolt Plungers

$83Raised(2%)
2%

Kennedy Industries

$52Raised(1%)
1%

Restaurant/Bar

Pincrest Bar & Lanes

$728Raised(4%)
4%

HOMES Brewery

$64Raised(3%)
3%

Freezin' For A Reason

$0Raised(0%)
0%

Tap House

$0Raised(0%)
0%

Midland Brewing Company

$0Raised(0%)
0%

K-12/Youth Group

Sturgis Football

$2,730Raised(109%)
109%

GBCS Unified

$1,942Raised(12%)
12%

Fancher Elementary

$1,930Raised(386%)
386%

Team 213

$1,641Raised(164%)
164%

Frozen Orioles

$1,439Raised(144%)
144%

Yac Team

$915Raised(457%)
457%

Corporate - Large(More than 250 Employees)

Jackson In Action

$11,314Raised(45%)
45%

The REO Scooby-Doods

$740Raised(15%)
15%

DME Company

$605Raised(12%)
12%

KPMG Detroit

$526Raised(4%)
4%

Team Martinrea

$453Raised(13%)
13%
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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

$9,454Raised(47%)
47%

DECEMBER

COMING SOON!

JANUARY

COMING SOON!

FEBRUARY

COMING SOON!

NOVEMBER

TOP TEAM

Sturgis Football

$2,730Raised(109%)
109%

DECEMBER

COMING SOON!

JANUARY

COMING SOON!

FEBRUARY

COMING SOON!

CHALLENGE 3

Challenge Ended

Challenge to get 1000 plungers by the end of 2023

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.
1,000
100%Matched1,000Plungers

Challenge Ended

Time Left

Challenge to Raise $125,000 by the end of 2023

Every splash raises cash! We challenge you to help us reach our first goal of $125,000 before the end of 2023. Let’s plunge into fundraising!!
78%
78%Matched$97,162Donated

Challenge Ended

Time Left

Challenge to Raise $1,000,000 by Feb. 15, 2024

Challenge accepted!! Come on plungers, let’s hit the $1,000,000 mark!
10%
10%Matched$97,162Donated

INCENTIVES

$3000+

Patagonia Jacket

Color/Style Subject to Change Due to Availability

$1500

The North Face Pullover

$1000

JBL Speaker

$500

The North Face Duffel Bag

$250

Polar Plunge Towel

$100

Polar Plunge Sweatshirt

Incentives Poster (Downloadable PDF)

The first level incentive (2024 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.