Polar Plunge, Special Olympics

Bemidji State, Affinity Plus to host Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Minnesota in April
Bemidji State and Affinity Plus are partnering to host a Polar Plunge on Apr. 14, with proceeds heading to Special Olympics Minnesota.
2025 Polar Plunge Chicago: Thousands brave frigid Lake Michigan to raise money for Special Olympics
Thousands of fearless people jumped into Lake Michigan on Sunday to help raise money for Special Olympics athletes.
Polar Plunge returns for Special Olympics Indiana fundraiser
Ready to make a difference in the lives of those with intellectual disabilities? All it takes is a dive into frigid water at one of multiple Polar Plunge locations.
La Crosse Polar Plunge raises more than $75K for Special Olympics
La Crosse Polar Plunge and raised funds for Wisconsin Special Olympics athletes. Plungers said it was a cold but rewarding experience.
Polar Plunge Chicago sees thousands jump into Lake Michigan
This year’s Polar Plunge Chicago raised more than a million dollars for charity and saw thousands of people brave the frigid waters of Lake Michigan.
Polar Plunge community event in Granite Bay supports the Special Olympics
Dozens of people came out to Granite Bay to brave the cold waters for this year’s polar plunge. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office took the plunge to new heights by jumping out of a helicopter. The event is a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. Our own Tamara Berg was the event emcee.
Kidd’s Krue turns Polar Plunge Chicago into ‘best day of the year’
Led by Kidd Carrig, 16, a team that annually participates in Polar Plunge Chicago has grown to over 100 people, raising over $100K.
Polar plunge raises funds for Special Olympics
People across B.C. are plunging into cold water for a good cause. The annual events raise money for Special Olympics B.C. As Corey Bullock tells us, this year's funds will support athletes who are headed to Italy to compete in the World Winter Games,
Special Olympics Iowa raises money with mobile polar plunge in Council Bluffs
People in Council Bluffs participated in a polar plunge to support Special Olympics Iowa. Dozens came out to Full Fledged Brewing to show their support for the athletes and unified partners by taking a dip in frigid waters.
Photos: 2025 Polar Plunge Chicago
Polar Plunge Chicago, benefiting Special Olympics Illinois and Special Children’s Charities, took place Sunday, March 2, 2025, at North Avenue Beach. Over 4,000 people jumped into
Polar Plunge benefits Special Olympics
Law enforcement officials were among those making a splash on Saturday at the annual Polar Plunge event. Dozens of people braved the cold weather at Crown Beach in Alameda. The event raises money for the Northern California Special Olympics.
Lake Zurich’s Purple Plunge expects to hit $1 million in donations for 2025
Lake Zurich’s lake water was actually warmer, reporting on an online site at 32 degrees, when the 12th annual Purple Plunge ...
Thousands brave Lake Michigan for Chicago Polar Plunge 2025
Thousands of fearless people jumped into Lake Michigan on Sunday to help raise money for Special Olympics athletes.
‘It’s amazing’ — Record number take icy Windsor Polar Plunge
Hundreds of brave souls took an icy outdoor dip in downtown Windsor for Special Olympics Ontario Friday night — more than ...
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Polar Plunge: More than 70,000 reasons to smile
Local heroes, including members of the Ottawa Police Service led by Chief Eric Stubbs, plunged into an icy pool to raise more ...
25th Polar Plunge Chicago set for Sunday at North Avenue Beach to benefit Special Olympics Illinois
Thousands of brave people will embrace the frigid winter waters of Lake Michigan by jumping in Sunday for the 25th Polar ...
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2025 New River Plunge takes place in Radford
RADFORD, Va. – A big crowd gathered in Radford on Saturday for the New River Polar Plunge! Instead of the New River, people ...
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Nick Kosir does his own 'Polar Plunge' at FOX Square in New York City
In the middle of FOX Square in Manhattan, FOX Weather Meteorologist Nick Kosir jumps into a kiddie pool filled with cold water in solidarity with FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard and his fellow ...
Polar Plunge continues in Minneapolis
FOX 9's Ian Leonard joined thousands of people at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis to support the Polar Plunge effort and raise ...