Northwest

November 22, 2025

Presque Isle State Park (Beach 7 – Rotary Pavillion)

301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505

Join hundreds of brave Polar Plungers in Lake Erie for the coolest event of the winter! The Northwest Polar Plunge, Presented by REBICH Investments, has something for everybody – food, music, dancing, games, fun and entertainment. In addition, you can participate in the Frozen Footrace (5 or 10 K race or 1 mile walk). Participants can do both at a discounted rate. Most importantly, every dollar raised helps support vital programming for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. Start fundraising today to join the fun. Are you a school or business person? Check out our various specialty Plunge offerings below! Raise $75 and earn a sweatshirt and raise $250 and earn a blanket!

8:30 – 9:30 am: Frozen Footrace registration in the rotary pavilion.
9:30 – 11:30 am: Polar Plunge registration in the rotary pavilion. All participants must register and receive a wrist band.
9:30 am: Frozen Footrace begins.
9:30 – 11:30 am: Pre event fun, food, entertainment, games, and festivities.
11:30 am: Opening Ceremonies.
12:00 pm: Plunge begins!

Please park at Beach #6 and Beach #8.

Raise $75 and earn a sweatshirt and raise $250 and earn a blanket!

Sweatshirt:

Blanket:

Need anything else? Email dsickles@specialolympicspa.org

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$2,128 raised (85%) • 4 members

Erie County DA's Office

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Cody Cook

$2,475 raised (3300%)

Jake Lybrook

$1,385 raised (693%)

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$780 raised (1040%)

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$620 raised (827%)

Specialty Group Plunges

Northwest Cool Schools

November 22, 2025

Cool Schools Polar Plunges feature teams of K-12 students who plunge and raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics. Registering as a Cool Schools team is a great team-building experience and an awesome way to support Special Olympics athletes within your school community!

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Who you’re supporting

“I love Special Olympics. I have met so many people over the years that are still my friends. It’s great to inspire and cheer each other on. Special Olympics has helped me to be more confident. I used to be very nervous speaking in public, but now I’m not afraid of the spotlight.”

Nicholas Dorion
Flag Football, Northampton

“I’m proud of the fact that I have managed to do more than people told my mom I would ever be able to do. Getting into college was probably my proudest accomplishment and Special Olympics has helped me build my confidence and learn new sports. My mom raised me to be strong and independent and that is why I have been able to do what I do.”

Dominic Johnson
Volleyball, Franklin

“Special Olympics is my life. I moved from an extremely anxious, insecure individual to a young woman who found a ‘home’ with Special Olympics. Growing up, I was excluded and was unable to understand even basic things about how the world works. I attended a number of different schools and was extremely awkward physically until I found that, with coaching from Special Olympics, I could succeed. My medals are precious.”

Celine Heffron-Pero
Athletics, Montgomery

“I had a very difficult time learning the skills of golf. With help from my coaches, I was able to learn the skills and I received a gold medal at State Games which gave me the opportunity to be picked for USA Games. I have made many new friends and play five different sports, including powerlifting and basketball.”

Reshema Sedziak
Golf, Erie