About the Plunge Each year, the Polar Plunge brings together thousands of warm-hearted individuals from across the state. It’s a great way for everyone – individuals, organizations and businesses – to support Special Olympics Illinois. All funds raised go to provide programing and events for more than 23,100 traditional athletes and 13,000 Young Athletes participating…
February 21st at 1:00 p.m. sharp, a group of 46 SUPER Plungers began the first of 24 icy dips into Lake Michigan over 24 hours, all to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. This year, the SUPER Plunge celebrates its 15th year of bringing individuals – from all walks of life – together for…
The 50th Anniversary in 2018 was the pivot from the past to the future. The athletes of Special Olympics were once led by others, and now those athletes lead us into the future. That fact has become more and more evident in the last two years, and the current 2020 Polar Plunge season is a…
After the gold medals have been won and the teams leave Chestnut Mountain, Special Olympics Illinois sets forth on a new challenge – one that dares you to be bold and get cold for athletes across the state. It’s the annual Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge! Last year, nearly 7,000 warm-hearted individuals raised…
Written by Brook and Dave Klawitter – Jack’s parent’s Jack started participating in Special Olympics via the Young Athlete Program when was 2 years old. He just turned 12 on Friday so we have been participating for 10 years!! When Jack turned 6, he participated in the Young Athlete transition events and competed in snowshoeing,…
