Our Team Fundraising Page

Our Story

We're the Southside Special Squad 

Our team was created in support of our 5 amazing neurodivergent kiddos - Jude Griffin, Beau Meyrer, Matteo Soto, Eleanor Svientek, and Tucker Wentz!

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:

  1. Donate to our team fundraising page!
  2. Join our team and take the plunge with us at North Avenue Beach on March 1, 2026.
  3. 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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  • Erica Grant Go O'Grady's! We love you Tommy! 2 weeks ago
  • Theresann Seeger 2 weeks ago $300.00
  • Dawn Eber Eber Way to go Maggie & Vinnie!! 3 weeks ago $52.50
  • D Barker 3 weeks ago $10.50
  • Bridget Seguin 3 weeks ago $52.50
  • Charlie’s Way to Infinity & Beyond Charlie’s Way to Infinity and Beyond is super excited to support Charlie’s pals who are plunging this weekend! 3 weeks ago $1,000.00
  • Hannah Mulchrone 5 weeks ago $315.00
  • Theresann Seeger 2 weeks ago $300.00
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