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:
Donate to my fundraising page!
Join my team and take the plunge with me at North Avenue Beach on March 1, 2026.
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!
Mary Shadden-Perez
Thanks so much Barbara Salzar for donating to one of our favorite charities and supporting me! You are an amazing friend!
6 days ago$40.00
Mary Shadden-Perez
This donation was made by Pat Kraft, one of our moms who donates to our causes regularly! Thank you Pat!
3 weeks ago$20.00
Donna Tollard
4 weeks ago$50.00
Jim & Pam Peterson
Last month$105.00
David Berkow
Stay safe and warm during your plunge, Mary & Christopher! Thanks for your efforts to aid Special Olympics!!!
Last month$52.50
Jim & Pam Peterson
Last month$105.00
Victor Perez
Go little Janie!!!!!!
Last month$105.00
Awilda Jacobs
Last month$105.00
David Berkow
Stay safe and warm during your plunge, Mary & Christopher! Thanks for your efforts to aid Special Olympics!!!
Last month$52.50