SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS WI AT POLAR PLUNGE MARCH 1!
Written by Ballzer on February 11, 2025
The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics started right here in La Crosse 27 years ago! Last year alone, our community raised over $100,000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin and the athletes in our community!
Join us on March 1st at Black River Beach for the La Crosse Polar Plunge supporting the more than 1400 athletes of Special Olympics Wisconsin. ARE YOU IN?
Kat Craugh, Recreation and Community Enrichment Manager for the City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, and local athlete Renee came in to talk about this year’s event and why Special Olympics is so import to Renee:
Get a plunge group together, plunge with a business or organization, plunge solo, donate, or volunteer. There are so many ways to get involved and support our local Special Olympic athletes!
Start a team, join a team, or donate HERE. Early event check ins start February 25th, and yes, you can pick a plunge song with DJ TDogg again this year. If you have funds raised and are registered by February 20, you’ll receive incentives by plunge day, otherwise they will be available after the plunge.
Parking at Black River Beach is limited, so taking a free shuttle is encouraged!
EARLY EVENT CHECK-INS! Get your plunge time, pick your plunge song, and more:
2/25 – La Crosse Center, 4-6pm
2/26 – South Side Neighborhood Center, 4-6pm
2/27 – Culvers, Onalaska 4-6pm
2/28 – Black River Beach 10am-6pm
DAY OF SCHEDULE
8:30AM – Shuttles Begin
8:30AM – Plunge Registration & Day of Check In Begins
10:00A – Wood Fired Pizzas, Cornhole, 7 Souvenirs
11:00AM – Opening Ceremonies & Plunging Begins
12:30PM – Shuttles End
Thanks to our sponsors, Optical Fashions and River Valley Remodelers, Zcare was able to donate $1,000 to support our local Special Olympics Athletes!
