Taking the Plunge

The first Polar Plunge of 2025 was a huge success! Our annual event kicked off earlier this month at Aquatica Orlando, marking a milestone as the fundraiser’s 15th anniversary.

More than 400 participants came out to support our Special Olympics Florida athletes and brave the (slightly) frigid waters. But the fun didn’t end with the plunge! The event was complete with live music and even a costume contest. This year’s costume theme invited participants to come dressed as their favorite holiday.

The Orlando plunge was hosted by WESH 2 anchors Jason Guy and Meredith McDonough, a Special Olympics Florida Board Member, and Special Olympics Florida Athlete Leader Stephen “Mr. Hollywood” Lepore. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fun and meaningful event! All funds raised from the Polar Plunge events help support more than 75,000 Special Olympics Florida athletes, providing them with year-round sports training and competitions, crucial health services, and life-changing leadership programs.

If you missed the first plunge, don’t worry–– it’s not too late to get involved! There will be a second plunge taking place in Tampa on March 15. You can register today. Sign up and be part of this amazing cause!