THE POLAR PLUNGE® IS A SIGNATURE FUNDRAISER FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS,

WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS RAISE MONEY 

TO SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA BY JUMPING INTO FRIGID WATERS.


Polar Plunge® Po-lar Plunge (noun AND verb) 1. The act of chilling your body and warming your heart to help raise money

for over 9,100 Special Olympics athletes and 

Unified partners in the state of Iowa.

The Details


Unified Champion School® Impact

A Special Olympics Unified Champion School has an inclusive school climate and exudes a sense of collaboration, engagement and respect for all members of the student body and staff. 

The primary activities within these standards include:

  • Unified Sports (where students with and without disabilities train and compete as teammates)
  • Inclusive Youth Leadership
  • Whole-School Engagement

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BRRginning Level $75

Congratulations! You have reached the BRRginning level and earned your Cool School Plunge shirt. If you go above and beyond this level, you will be able to earn more items.

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Chilly Level $250

You are committed to going above and beyond the $75 minimum! The Chilly Level qualifies you to redeem a towel or beanie.

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Frostbite Level $500

By reaching the Frostbite level, you have now raised enough money to help two athletes compete year-round for free! You have also earned a chance to redeem a Polar Plunge crewneck sweatshirt.

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Icy Level $750

Temps are dropping, and funds are rising! Reach this level, and you can redeem a duffle bag or Stanley mug.

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Artic Level $1,000

You have reached the Arctic level! At this level you qualify for either a sherpa blanket or a cooler backpack.

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Glacial Level $1,500

You have reached the Glacial level! At this level you will be able to redeem a $100 Visa gift card.

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Blizzard $2,500

You have reached the highest fundraising level! At this level you qualify to select 1 item from each lower level.

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Top Individuals

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Andy Carlson

Andy Carlson has raised $956 out of their goal of $1,000

$956 raised (96%)
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Felecia DeJong

Felecia DeJong has raised $200 out of their goal of $1,000

$200 raised (20%)
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John Dunt

John Dunt has raised $0 out of their goal of $500

$0 raised (0%)
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Mike Tangen

Mike Tangen has raised $0 out of their goal of $500

$0 raised (0%)

Top Teams

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STAFF

STAFF has raised $200 out of their goal of $2,500

$200 raised (8%) 3 members
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COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY has raised $0 out of their goal of $2,500

$0 raised (0%) 0 members
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STUDENTS

STUDENTS has raised $0 out of their goal of $2,500

$0 raised (0%) 0 members
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LUTHER COLLEGE

LUTHER COLLEGE has raised $0 out of their goal of $2,500

$0 raised (0%) 0 members

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