Questions? Contact Andrea Rachko at rachk1am@cmich.edu , Heather Fox at fox1hm@cmich.edu or call the Special Olympics Michigan office at (800) 644-6404 or (989) 774-3911.

Statewide Polar Plunge Sponsor:

The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) Polar Plunge series is known for its zany costumes and courageous participants. After raising funds, these participants dress up in costume and prepare to plunge, ready to jump in and freeze their fur for a good cause. Funds can be raised by collecting pledges from friends, family, co-workers and neighbors.

Proceeds from these plunges help support year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than 19,600 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Michigan.

Law Enforcement Torch Run® Polar Plunges will take place throughout Michigan in January, February and March 2013. Plunge sites confirmed so far include Alpena, Belleville, Brighton, Caro, Cheboygan, Chippewa Lake, Detroit, Edwardsburg, Fenton, Gaylord, Grand Rapids, Holland, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lake City, Lansing, Lansing Legislative, Marquette, Monroe, Mt. Pleasant, Muskegon, Saginaw/Bay City, St. Clair, Sault Ste. Marie, Stanton, Sylvan Lake, Traverse City and University of Michigan.

To make a $10 donation to the 2013 Polar Plunge text "Torch" to "52000" now!

A one-time donation of $10.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Donor must be age 18+ and all donations must be authorized by the account holder (e.g. parents). By texting YES, the user agrees to the terms and conditions. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of the Special Olympics Michigan by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. Message & Data Rates May Apply. You can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to short code 52000; text HELP to 52000 for help. [Privacy Policy]

Dates for 2013

January 12, 2013

• Sylvan Lake - Sylvan Lake Community Center
  

January 19, 2013

• Lake City - Town Pump Saloon

January 20, 2013

• Monroe - Clamdiggers Lounge & Pizzeria
  

February 9, 2013

• Belleville - Belleville Moose Lodge 
• Fenton - Fenton Moose Lodge
• Gaylord - Alpine Tavern and Eatery and Downtown Gaylord
• Stanton - Clifford Lake Inn
• Traverse City - Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

February 16, 2013

• Cheboygan - Hoppies Tavern
• Detroit - Renaissance Center
• Edwardsburg - Pleasant Lake
• Jackson - The Pointe Bar & Grill
• Kalamazoo - Western Michigan University Goldsworth Valley Pond
• Mt. Pleasant - Central Michigan University Rose Ponds
• Muskegon - Fricano's Muskegon Lake
• Sault Ste. Marie - The Antlers Family Dining

February 23, 2013

• Alpena - Burton's Last Resort
• Ann Arbor - University of Michigan Stadium: The Big House
• Brighton - Brighton High School
• Caro - Caro Golf Club
• Chippewa Lake - East Bay General Store
• Grand Rapids - East Grand Rapids Middle School
• Holland - Boatwerks
• Saginaw/Bay City - Haithco Recreation Area & Saginaw ISD Transition Center

February 24, 2013

• Lansing - Eagle Eye Golf Club
• St. Clair - St. Clair Boat Harbor

February 28, 2013

• Legislative - Capitol Building

March 16, 2013

• Marquette - Marquette Mountain

March 23, 2013

• Battle Creek - H2O The Waterfront Restaurant and Go

The series of Polar Plunges is made possible by the Law Enforcement Torch Run®, a group of law enforcement officers and corrections department employees throughout the state who are committed to raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan Athletes.

2013 Polar Plunge Incentives:

Make the commitment. Raise money. Dress up in a zany costume. Jump into frigid water. Watch a friend jump. Support a good cause. The power of plunging.