My Personal Fundraising Page

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.

  • If I reach $250, I will jump in the 34 degree water and submerge myself.
  • If I reach $500, I will stay in the water for 30 seconds;
  • If I reach $1,000, I stay in the water 1 minute
  • If I reach $2,500, I stay in the water 2.5 minutes
  • If I reach $5,000, I will stay in the water 3.5 minutes
  • And if I reach $7,500 or more in donations, I will stay in the water 5 minutes!

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!

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My Supporters

  • Tracy Warren Last month $26.25
  • Thomas Hartley Last month $105.00
  • Thomas Lent I am hoping you practiced in the pond on Robert! Last month $52.50
  • Andrew & Heather Chase Great job Tom - good luck! February 2025 $52.50
  • Jennifer hackemeyer February 2025 $52.50
  • Joseph Rocchio February 2025 $262.50
  • Josh Gruenberg January 2025 $210.00
  • Robert Aguirre Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrr - January 2025 $150.00
  • Thomas Hartley Last month $105.00
  • Anne Dennis February 2025 $105.00