Why I Plunge

On Sunday, March 2, 2025 I 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! I am excited to take on the challenge and jump into Lake Michigan's chilly waters to support thousands of individuals with intellectual disabilities. With your support, people with intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to discover new strengths, abilities, and accomplishments.

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 2, 2025.

  3. Help me spread the word! Share my fundraising page with your friends and family.

Please help me raise funds for this great cause by donating today!

Mark Taylor's Personal Fundraising Page

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My Supporters

  • Sheila Rudden-Shorey Last month
  • pat monti Last month $52.50
  • Debbie McCormick You rock Mark!  Thanks for doing this for such a worthy cause! Last month $52.50
  • Karen Kunde Last month $52.50
  • Tuco Salamanca Talk is talk. But owing you money, that's bad. Take this $100 and stop harassing me. See you on Sunday! Last month $105.00
  • Matthew Lewandowski February 2025 $210.00
  • John Pitzaferro In solidarity, on March 2nd I will be plunging myself into the Gulf of America! February 2025 $200.00
  • Douglas Sanger December 2024 $157.50
  • Tuco Salamanca Talk is talk. But owing you money, that's bad. Take this $100 and stop harassing me. See you on Sunday! Last month $105.00
  • Tanya Poremba Last month $105.00