MT. PLEASANT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The first-ever virtual Michigan Law Enforcement Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan has surpassed the $150,000 fundraising mark and they hope to reach the goal of $500,000 when the event ends in just over a month.
People can still join the over 1,400 participants across Michigan who have already registered for the event, which concludes on February 28.
So, what exactly is a “virtual” Polar Plunge? Instead of hitting the water in an icy pool or open body of water at a traditional Plunge location as in previous years, participants now choose where, when and how to get chilled for the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan. The event coordinators say you can do snow angels in your swimsuit, lounge in a cold water-filled kiddie pool in your backyard or have a family member spray you with a water hose or splash you with a bucket of cold water. Anything goes and you can get as creative as you want.
To register, visit PlungeMI.com before February 28 and sign up. You can participate by yourself or as a team with friends, family or co-workers. If you raise a minimum of $100, you will receive a free 2021 Polar Plunge crewneck sweatshirt. Additional prizes are awarded for raising higher amounts.
The Polar Plunge series raises more than $1 million for Special Olympics Michigan each year, with 2020 being a banner year that saw a record $1.37 million raised. Since its inception in 1981, Law Enforcement Torch Run has raised more than $600 million for Special Olympics programs across the world.
