WELCOME TO THE 2024 POLAR PLUNGE

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Total Raised

$12,440
Total Plungers:79

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!
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2025 LEADERBOARDS

INDIVIDUALS

Tyrone Harvey|Team EY - Freezin’ for a Reason

Raised $1,000
Raised $500
Registered for the Polar Plunge
Team Captain
Long Time Plunger (5+ Years)
My First Plunge!
$4,031Raised(81%)
0

Nora Steuart|Team EY - Freezin’ for a Reason

Raised $1,000
Raised $500
Registered for the Polar Plunge
Team Captain
Long Time Plunger (5+ Years)
My First Plunge!
$1,588Raised(79%)
0

Michael Bowman|Warm Hearts but Cold Parts

Raised $1,000
Raised $500
Long Time Plunger (5+ Years)
Registered for the Polar Plunge
Team Captain
My First Plunge!
$1,133Raised(57%)
0

Shanice James|Team EY - Freezin’ for a Reason

Raised $500
My First Plunge!
Registered for the Polar Plunge
Team Captain
Raised $1,000
Long Time Plunger (5+ Years)
$729Raised(146%)
0

Novie Craven|Athlete Team!

Raised $500
Registered for the Polar Plunge
Team Captain
Raised $1,000
Long Time Plunger (5+ Years)
My First Plunge!
$621Raised(124%)
0

Anne Lurton|Team Janney

Raised $500
Long Time Plunger (5+ Years)
Registered for the Polar Plunge
Team Captain
Raised $1,000
My First Plunge!
$524Raised(105%)
0

Special Olympics Athlete

Athlete Team!

$648Raised(65%)
65%

Team SODC Staff

$105Raised(2%)
2%

Community Team

Team Doug & Steve & Joe

$310Raised(6%)
6%

Jose’s Angels

$142Raised(3%)
3%

Young Professionals Council

$105Raised(1%)
1%

Dad’s Plungin for a Cause

$105Raised(21%)
21%

Team F3

$0Raised(0%)
0%

Community Team

Team Doug & Steve & Joe

$310Raised(6%)
6%

Jose’s Angels

$142Raised(3%)
3%

Young Professionals Council

$105Raised(1%)
1%

Dad’s Plungin for a Cause

$105Raised(21%)
21%

Team F3

$0Raised(0%)
0%

Corporate

Team EY - Freezin’ for a Reason

$7,489Raised(94%)
94%

Warm Hearts but Cold Parts

$2,000Raised(36%)
36%

Team Janney

$761Raised(15%)
15%

Athlete Team!

$648Raised(65%)
65%

Team Doug & Steve & Joe

$310Raised(6%)
6%

Jose’s Angels

$142Raised(3%)
3%

Law Enforcement

Team EY - Freezin’ for a Reason

$7,489Raised(94%)
94%

Warm Hearts but Cold Parts

$2,000Raised(36%)
36%

Team Janney

$761Raised(15%)
15%

Athlete Team!

$648Raised(65%)
65%

Team Doug & Steve & Joe

$310Raised(6%)
6%

Jose’s Angels

$142Raised(3%)
3%

College/University Group

Team EY - Freezin’ for a Reason

$7,489Raised(94%)
94%

Warm Hearts but Cold Parts

$2,000Raised(36%)
36%

Team Janney

$761Raised(15%)
15%

Athlete Team!

$648Raised(65%)
65%

Team Doug & Steve & Joe

$310Raised(6%)
6%

Jose’s Angels

$142Raised(3%)
3%

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

$100

This premium long-sleeve 2025 commemorative dri-fit shirt features the new DC Polar Plunge design and is the perfect memento of the Plunge.

$250

The DC Polar Plunge high-performance athletic crew socks will keep you warm post plunge! The Plunge mug features a speckled glaze that will remind you of the time you took a splash to make our community more inclusive.

$500

This warm slub fleece ¼ Zip Pullover is your new go-to piece in your wardrobe. Crafted from high-quality, soft materials, this pullover promises warmth and coziness, ideal for those chilly days when layering is essential.

$1000

Whichever way your day flows the Stanley insulated tumbler with lid and straw for water, smoothie and more is your dream tumbler. Your drinks will stay cold, iced or hot for hours!

$2500

VIP Plunger status! Choose your favorite item from a level below. Post plunge you can warm up by using your new plush polar plunge towel. Plus, enjoy a free beverage at the Post Plunge Party at Solace Outpost.

$5000

VIP Plunger status! You went above and beyond! Choose two of your favorite items from the level below. Post plunge you can warm up by using your new plush polar plunge towel. Plus, enjoy a free beverage at the Post Plunge Party at Solace Outpost. You will also receive a $100 giftcard to use at Solace Outpost

Incentives Poster (Downloadable PDF)

*Incentive Items are not cumulative and are based on individual fundraising**

DONOR ROLL

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