January 2025 UPDATE: The 2025 Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, January 25 at Eagle Point, Clark Lake and the Eagle’s Nest Bar & Grill. On site registration starts at 12:30 pm, and the first plunge into the icy water begins at 2 pm. Click here for sign up info.
Polar Plunge 2024 attracted 425 brave participants who chose to immerse themselves fully into Clark Lake. This event, at the Eagle’s Nest, is a fundraiser for Special Olympics. By the end of the day (Sat 1/27), Special Olympics’ Kayla Kubik reported donations of $56,000. So. how did the plungers feel about their jump into Clark Lake? This video tells the story.
At the Post Plunge Party at the Eagle’s Nest, awards went to the top fundraising performers.
Top Individual Fundraiser
Lisa Hendricks
$3,320
Top Team Fund Raiser
Jackson Police Department
Top Law Enforcement Team
Jackson Police Department
$7,061 – Total
Top MDOC Team
Jackson Probation
$6,245
Youngest Plunger
Walker Frost
Oldest Plunger
David Desnoyer
Individual Costume
Wonder Woman (RGC)
Team Costume
Super Heroes (RGC)
In case you miss it, here is more to look at, including some cool stop action photos.
Click here for an update on Special Olympic fundraising at Clark Lake.
