Torch Run - Polar Plunge - Special Olympics Southern California

Polar Plunges: Freezin' for a Reason

2013 Polar Plunges

More than 1,000 people will weather the cold and plunge into 50 degree waters to support Special Olympics Southern California athletes in 2013. Join them and be Freezin' for a Reason! Complete our Interest Form to receive emails when details about our next Plunges become available.

Be bold and face the cold to support local Special Olympics athletes.

The Polar Plunge® is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support people with intellectual disabilities by jumping into the Pacific Ocean or area lakes. There are even opportunities for people who are "too chicken" to take the plunge.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for all the plunges or for a single plunge. For more information on sponsorships, please contact Martha Merle at 562.354.2614, mmerle@sosc.org.

Polar Plunges

Thanks to the amazing support of hundreds of people and organizations, the 2012 Polar Plunges raised $78,000 for Special Olympics Southern California athletes.

Big Bear Lake

Fans run into the water with toilet seats on their head.

Total Raised in 2012: $23,000

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2013 Details: Coming in late 2012

Zuma Beach

Total Raised in 2012: $22,000

Make a Donation | Donate to a Plunger

2013 Details: Coming in late 2012

Oceanside Pier

Total Raised in 2012: $18,000

Make a Donation | Donate to a Plunger

2013 Details: Coming in late 2012

Castaic Lake

College students are Freezin' for a Reason

Total Raised in 2012: $17,000

Make a Donation | Donate to a Plunger

2013 Details: Coming in late 2012

Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. Authorized and Accredited by
Special Olympics, Inc. for the Benefit of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.