Late one night this week, while mindlessly scrolling Facebook, I stumbled across the Chicago Polar Plunge—happening on my last day in town visiting family. And because I clearly make my best decisions at midnight, I thought, “Sure, jumping into a freezing Lake Michigan in the middle of winter sounds like a solid plan.” So, I signed up.

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, I’ll be taking the plunge (literally) for Polar Plunge Chicago, one of the biggest annual fundraisers for Special Olympics Illinois. It’s a great cause, and if I’m going to make questionable choices, at least this one helps others!

To participate, I need to raise at least $200. If you’d like to support me (or just want to see me suffer for charity), please consider donating—every little bit helps!