2023 Chicago Polar Plunge presented by Jackson   ○   Autism Strong   ○   Family and Friends Teams/Individual Plungers

Joey Gajda

March 5, 2023 8:59am - January 16, 2024 9:00am

My Personal Fundraising Page

Why I Plunge

As many of you know my son Joe is autistic. Joe is the most handsome and loving little boy you'll ever meet. I will do anything for not only him but my entire family, which led me to here. Joe loves to help cook, flip through books, make giant messes, dance, and swing on the swings at the park. He means the world to us. Thank you all so much for your support. If you'd like to join me in taking the plunge or donating follow the directions. On Sunday, March 5, 2023 I will be participating in the 2023 Chicago Polar Plunge, celebrating more than 20 years of plunging!  I am excited to take on the challenge of the Chicago Polar Plunge and jump in to Lake Michigan’s chilly waters to support thousands of athletes that participate in Special Olympics Chicago/Special Children’s Charities programs. 

There are three easy ways to support my plunging efforts:

  1. Donate to my fundraising page!
  2. Join my team and take the plunge with me at North Avenue Beach on March 5, 2023
  3. Help me spread the word! Share my fundraising page with your friends and family. 

Join me and make the #PolarPromise as I raise funds for the Chicago Polar Plunge today. 

$1,212.50

achieved

$500.00

goal

of your goal reached

My Supporters

  • Anonymous Great job, Joe!! You’re a great advocate!! March 2023
  • Nick & Demi Bianchi March 2023 $25.00
  • Matthew Maty March 2023 $50.00
  • Maria Caponera March 2023
  • Gianna Dalporto ♥️ March 2023 $50.00
  • Julia Bianchi We love you Joe! Jules, John, Alexia ❤️ March 2023 $200.00
  • ANTHONY MAGGIO February 2023 $100.00
  • Derick Wojciechowski February 2023 $100.00
  • Mary Heavens March 2023 $52.50
  • Mark Cradick February 2023 $52.50

My Team