WELCOME TO THE 2024 POLAR PLUNGE

Every Splash Raises Cash

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Total Raised

$1,987,546
Total Plungers:7,776

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

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
$27,630Raised(138%)
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
$20,188Raised(101%)
0

Rob VanSuilichem|The Everdry Plungers "2014"!

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$12,340Raised(1234%)
0

Ben Bakken|"Fancy" / Tri-Star / Capital Insurance

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$9,785Raised(108%)
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
$9,052Raised(113%)
0

Jim Dennis

Register for a Plunge
Earned a Sweatshirt($100)
Hit $1000
Hit $3000
Long Time Plunger (16+ years)
First time taking the plunge
$8,035Raised(161%)
0

Law Enforcement/ Corrections/LETR

Midland Police Department

$29,371Raised(98%)
98%

Pincrest Bar & Lanes

$19,371Raised(97%)
97%

Super Troopers

$19,228Raised(128%)
128%

White Lake Twp Police Department

$18,973Raised(95%)
95%

FIVE-O & FRIENDS (RDPS)

$15,917Raised(159%)
159%

Special Olympics Athlete / Area / Delegation

Team MISD

$26,794Raised(5359%)
5359%

The Dearborn Polar Plungers

$7,144Raised(179%)
179%

Star Shooters

$6,202Raised(248%)
248%

Team Mary

$5,591Raised(186%)
186%

Xceptional Heroes

$4,149Raised(277%)
277%

Community Team/Other

Team UAW Local 598

$39,427Raised(789%)
789%

The Everdry Plungers "2014"!

$18,980Raised(380%)
380%

LIVONIA MOOSE 1317

$9,816Raised(123%)
123%

The Not-So-Skinny Dippers

$9,319Raised(124%)
124%

College/University Group

Sigma Tau Gamma - Chi Chapter

$22,261Raised(124%)
124%

UMich Special Olympics Coaching Club

$7,391Raised(739%)
739%

GVSU AuD Ear-ctic Plungers

$4,570Raised(152%)
152%

Special Olympics College at U of M

$3,408Raised(341%)
341%

Phi Sigma Kappa

$3,280Raised(66%)
66%

Corporate - Small(Less than 250 employees)

The Mars Agency - Detroit

$6,404Raised(320%)
320%

Reyes Coca Cola Polar Bears

$5,897Raised(1179%)
1179%

Ronnisch Construction Group

$5,235Raised(105%)
105%

ExpertCare

$5,142Raised(171%)
171%

Healing Haven

$3,944Raised(789%)
789%

Restaurant/Bar

Pincrest Bar & Lanes

$19,371Raised(97%)
97%

Team Town Pump

$8,946Raised(1789%)
1789%

BYC

$6,817Raised(341%)
341%

Team Vytautas

$2,641Raised(264%)
264%

Scooters

$1,543Raised(31%)
31%

Freezin' For A Reason

$1,399Raised(280%)
280%

K-12/Youth Group

GBCS Unified

$28,060Raised(175%)
175%

Team Saline

$13,243Raised(132%)
132%

WKHS Kettering Plungers

$12,611Raised(126%)
126%

Blossomland All-Stars

$11,245Raised(225%)
225%

Lighthouse Education Center

$10,632Raised(213%)
213%

Corporate - Large(More than 250 Employees)

Jackson In Action

$39,741Raised(159%)
159%

Team UAW Local 598

$39,427Raised(789%)
789%

Reinhart Charitable Foundation

$18,582Raised(116%)
116%

KPMG Detroit

$15,907Raised(106%)
106%
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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

$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.