Freezin' for a Reason: Support My Special Olympics Polar Plunge!
Why I Plunge
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, I’m Taking the Ultimate "Ice Bucket Challenge"—But Bigger!
As a special education teacher in training, this cause is close to my heart. I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact Special Olympics has on individuals with intellectual disabilities—including members of my own family who proudly participate in these life-changing events. That’s why I’ll be braving the icy waters of Lake Michigan during the Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois, presented by Special Children's Charities. It’s one of the coolest (literally) winter fundraising events in the city, and I couldn’t be more thrilled—or mildly terrified—to take the plunge for this amazing cause!
With your support, we can help thousands of individuals with intellectual disabilities discover their strengths, showcase their talents, and achieve incredible things. Plus, you’ll get the joy of knowing you sent me diving into freezing water for charity!
There are three chill ways you can help:
- Donate to my fundraising page—your generosity warms my heart
- Join my team and plunge into the frosty fun with me at North Avenue Beach. Misery loves company, after all!
- Spread the word by sharing my fundraising page with your friends and family. The more, the merrier!
Please consider donating today! Not only will you be supporting an amazing cause, but you’ll also be cheering on a future special education teacher and champion for inclusion as I take the plunge! Thank you for helping me make a difference!
My Supporters
- Anonymous January 2025 $26.25
- Claudia Espinosa January 2025 $26.25
- Denise Mercado You go, queen January 2025 $21.00
- Anonymous January 2025 $52.50
- Anonymous Baby, you can do this. Love you January 2025 $100.00
- Anonymous Baby, you can do this. Love you January 2025 $100.00
- Anonymous January 2025 $52.50
- Anonymous January 2025 $26.25
- Claudia Espinosa January 2025 $26.25
- Denise Mercado You go, queen January 2025 $21.00
My Team
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Geraldo Tobon Team Captain $564.00
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Nicole Hernandez-Spielman $525.75
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Jacqueline Tolentino $305.00
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Rosie Perez $302.20
- JM Jorge Melgar $286.25
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Judith Hernandez $274.75
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Erin Gawlick $258.75
- LC Linette Castrejon $250.00
- JK Jennifer Kimple $241.75
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Janise Mercado Team Captain $226.00
- IM Ingrid Mejia $213.25
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Yolanda Juarez $205.00
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Gabrielle Mendoza $201.34
- PO Perla Ocampo $201.25
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Ruth Muhlberger $200.55
- LM Lleimy Mendez $200.00
- SC Susana Cerecero $115.50
- DA David Araña-Rossell $0.00
- CR Cecilia Rivera $0.00
- FS Fernando Serrano $0.00
- DC Daisy Cervantes $0.00