Mike’s Polar ☘️ Plunge Page
Why I Plunge
On Sunday, March 1, 2026 I will participate in Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children's Charities, one of the city's most popular winter fundraising events! I am excited to take on the challenge and jump into Lake Michigan's chilly waters to support thousands of individuals with intellectual disabilities. With your support, people with intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to discover new strengths, abilities, and accomplishments.
There are three easy ways to support my plunging efforts:
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Donate to my fundraising page!
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Join my team and take the plunge with me at North Avenue Beach on March 1, 2026.
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Help me spread the word! Share my fundraising page with your friends and family.
Please help me raise funds for this great cause by donating today!
My Supporters
- Mary Manahan Last month $52.50
- Brittany Accardo Last month $25.00
- Andrew Dorn Last month $100.00
- Brianne Casey Way to go Big Mike! Last month $26.25
- Patricia Casey On behalf of Brianne and the other special children in Illinois, thank you for plunging! Last month $210.00
- John ogrady You guys are the best! January 2026 $525.00
- Eric Strauch Great job Green Team! Don't forget your special elixir to keep you warm. Last month $350.00
- Anonymous Last month $315.00
- Kevin & Margaret O Grady Great job Green team! January 2026 $315.00
- Patricia Casey On behalf of Brianne and the other special children in Illinois, thank you for plunging! Last month $210.00
My Team
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Michael Taylor Team Captain $3,452.50
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Chris Kintner $3,048.25
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Eileen Taylor ☘️ $2,767.50
- LP Linas Paul $2,644.75
- CF Connor Fallon $2,589.50
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Lauren Albrecht $2,324.75
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Beth Dudzinski $1,926.00
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Krista Paul $1,606.50
- KF Katie Fallon $1,575.75
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Michael R Taylor ☘️ $1,501.25
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Douglas Schimpf $1,397.50
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Scott Hauser $1,089.50
- JS Joe Stapleton $1,053.25
- BZ Bill Zofkie $932.00
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Mark Taylor $925.46
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Emily Hough $922.00
- KS Kelly Stoll $846.50
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Murphy Glenn $780.25
- MS Melissa Stapleton $757.50
- MP Mario Parravicini $745.50
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Rebecca Stapleton $591.25
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Kyle Zabjek $512.50
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Jessica Stapleton $488.75
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TJ Stoll $443.75
- IP Isabella Parravicini $357.50
- GP Gabriella Parravicini $357.50
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Rob Sullivan $355.00
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Sophia Vandevoorde $351.70
- LC Lisa Czepiel $257.50
- GS Grace Steffen $255.00
- SS Sam Salvaggio $236.25
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Emmett McDonagh $210.00
- GG Grace Garrison $210.00
- BP Brian Pritt $205.00
- BM Baylee Medvetz $175.00
- VZ Valerie Zob $75.00