2026 Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children's Charities
Hamill's Freezin' for a Reason (10:15 wave)
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On Sunday, March 1, 2026 our team 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! We are excited to take on the challenge and jump into Lake Michigan's chilly waters to support thousands of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Through your donations, people with intellectual disabilities can discover new strengths, abilities, and accomplishments.
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!
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- Leah Lavery Well done Rory! 13 hours ago $26.25
- Theodore Vernon 2 days ago $52.50
- Ann Ann O’Connor Bundy Way to go, Rory! You are a champion with a huge heart! 2 days ago
- Anonymous Sending you love and light!! ❤️⭐️ 2 days ago $44.44
- Ashley Vreugdenhil Way to go, Rory! 18 years and counting! 3 days ago $26.25
- Theodore Vernon 2 days ago $52.50
- Coutney Hamill So proud of you Brother BEAR! thanks for repping us to keep the Hamill streak alive!!!!! 18 years, wow, how incredible. 2 weeks ago $52.50
- Jennifer Lorek Courtney & Rory, thank you for being champions for Chicago children and Special Olympics for over a decade. You are incredible! 3 weeks ago $52.50
- Jennifer Keane Go get em Rory!! So proud of you and Courtney for this longstanding tradition! 3 weeks ago $52.50
- Anonymous Sending you love and light!! ❤️⭐️ 2 days ago $44.44