On Sunday, March 1, 2026, I’m doing what any rational Chicagoan would do at the end of winter…

I’m jumping into Lake Michigan.

Why? Because if New Orleans and Chicago has taught me anything:..
If you’re going to do it — do it big.

So let's do the Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois on March 1!

Temp = High of 28

Excuses = 0

But this isn’t about cold water. It’s about heart.

Thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities count on programs that build confidence, courage, and community. And if they can train, compete, and push limits year-round…

The least I can do is take one cold leap.

Let's not talk about doing hard things. We do hard things. We show up and lead from the front.

Here’s how you can be part of it:

• Donate to my page and fuel the mission.
• Join my team and jump in with me (misery loves company).
• Share the link and help us make noise across Chicago.

Let’s turn Lake Michigan into the coldest celebration of courage this city’s ever seen.

All heart.
All Chicago.
All in.