2026 Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children's Charities
Corkery Cougars (10:30 wave)
Our Team Fundraising Page
Our Story
This year marks Corkery’s fourth year participating in the Polar Plunge challenge. Our school proudly serves students with special needs from kindergarten through eighth grade, many of whom participate in Special Olympics programming. Special Olympics supports our students by covering expenses such as uniforms, transportation, sports equipment, ski rentals, and lodging accommodations.
We have seen firsthand the positive impact Special Olympics has on our students—strengthening social connections, introducing them to new sports, and, most importantly, helping them build confidence as they overcome personal challenges. Through these opportunities, students are able to engage in athletic experiences that might otherwise be inaccessible, while also easing the financial burden on their families.
There are three easy ways to support our plunging efforts:
- Donate to our team fundraising page!
- Join our team and take the plunge with us at North Avenue Beach on March 1, 2026.
- Help us spread the word! Share my fundraising page with your friends and family.
Please help us raise funds for this great cause by donating today!
Our Team
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Nandita Devulapally Team Captain $1,163.00
- CL Charity López $902.00
- RP Rosalba Pulido $448.75
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Laura Melendez $441.25
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Juan Montiel $440.60
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Mia Melendez $355.00
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Kate Antunez $307.50
- AT Angelina Terrazas $276.25
- AP Adriana Pineda $255.00
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Abril Serna $248.00
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Sofia Sandoval $220.25
- AC Alexis Carrillo $105.00
- LB Lakeisha Boyd $105.00
- FB fernando bedolla $52.50
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Jennifer Kaufmann $52.50
- FM Fernando Melquiades $50.00
- KJ Ketajia Jackson $25.00
- CR Cesar Ramos $0.00
- GB Grace Brannen $0.00
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Vanessa Reyes $0.00
- GM Grace Miller $0.00
- AG Alejandro Gomez $0.00
- GC Giovanna Cruz $0.00
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$2,000.00
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Our Supporters
- Jessica Carrillo 20 hours ago $52.50
- Rockshell White 6 days ago $10.50
- Nilo Pingol Thank you for all you do esp for our Nathan❤️ —grandpa from California 1 week ago $26.25
- Anonymous 1 week ago $105.00
- Cherry Lanozo 1 week ago $26.25
- Anonymous 3 weeks ago $204.75
- Donald Karpiak Kate - we are proud of you. Glad to support you. 3 weeks ago $150.00
- Anonymous 1 week ago $105.00
- Heron & Nidza Ceniceros “I’m proud of you for turning something so difficult into hope for others. God bless you big sis’ 3 weeks ago $105.00
- Nikhita Devulapally 3 weeks ago $100.00