2025 Polar Plunge-February 22, 2025

The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Georgia is an annual fundraising event where participants take a brave dip into cold water, usually in the winter months, to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA). The event invites individuals, teams, and organizations to pledge or raise funds for the Special Olympics programs, and in exchange, they take part in the “plunge” into chilly waters, typically in a lake, ocean, or pool that is specially set up for the occasion.

The Polar Plunge serves as one of the signature events for Special Olympics Georgia, helping to provide funding for the organization’s year-round sports training and competition programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Participants are often encouraged to fundraise by getting sponsorships from friends, family, and colleagues.

The event is not only about the plunge itself but also about creating community involvement and support for the athletes of Special Olympics. It’s a fun, chilly way to show solidarity with the athletes and raise awareness for the cause. Many of the plunges are accompanied by festivities such as costume contests, games, and other family-friendly activities, making it a lively, inclusive experience.

Overall, the Polar Plunge is both a symbolic and impactful event, combining a daring challenge with a charitable cause, helping to ensure that athletes of all ages and abilities can continue to participate in Special Olympics programs throughout Georgia.

For Sponsorship levels click the link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V0X2-ig4y9HANBn6XnGh0nZR6orEMQlK/view?usp=drive_link

To sign up to take the plunge, create your page here https://charity.pledgeit.org/GAPolarPlunge