Plunge Sponsors go above and beyond to support Special Olympics Minnesota through a combination of fundraising and sponsorships.
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We’re excited to welcome Abbott as a Statewide Polar Plunge Partner in 2025. With over 150 Plungers braving the cold each year, their support continues to make a big splash!
Affinity Plus has been a dedicated Plunge partner for over 10 years and is instrumental in helping Plungers sign up through their jump-start promo code campaign.
Boston Scientific has grown from only two brave Plungers in 2016 to a large group with over 100 Plungers annually.
Cargill has consistently braved the cold for the past seven years, with nearly 50 Plungers participating in the Plunge each year.
Clear Channel Outdoors helps spread the word each Plunge season by utilizing their digital billboards across the state. The CCO executive team each year joins the cause by taking the Plunge at the Executive Challenge.
Comcast is a proud supporter of the Polar Plunge, helping spread the word with community announcements that showcase the frozen fun and its impact!
Dairy Queen jumps in each year with over 50 Plungers joining the cause. They not only Plunge, but also donate over 750 Dilly Bars for our Minneapolis Plunge each year.
Delta Air Lines flies employees in from around the world to participate in the Minneapolis Plunge. Each year, Delta Air Lines brings over 400 Plungers, making theirs the largest Plunge team each year.
FanDuel promotes the Polar Plunge far and wide, helping us gather as many brave Plungers as possible.
Each year, Ian Leonard, FOX 9’s Chief Meteorologist, goes all in. He is Minnesota’s very own Polar Plunge ambassador! Ian Plunges across the state nearly every single weekend, bringing the message of inclusion to all attendees. Ian’s team leads the charge at the Minneapolis Plunge each year!
Grand Casino and Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures not only host a Plunge at Eddy’s in Mille Lacs, but they are also the Presenting Sponsor of the Executive Challenge.
Jersey Mike’s keeps our Minneapolis Corporate Hour fueled with delicious sandwiches for volunteers and Plungers. In 2024, over 230 Jersey Mike’s employees from across Minnesota registered to take the Plunge to support SOMN. Add an extra $10 to your Plunge donation this year and enjoy a FREE sub, courtesy of Jersey Mike’s!
JNBA Financial Advisors never fail to form a strong Polar Plunge team each year. JNBA’s CEO Richard Brown is consistently the top fundraiser in the Executive Challenge!
Medtronic continues to grow their Plunge team year after year. Medtronic employees Plunge at many locations but come out to the Corporate Hour Plunge with nearly 100 Plungers each year.
NCI goes all in during the Polar Plunge season. NCI volunteers at the Minneapolis Plunge, participates in the Executive Challenge and hosts their very own mobile Plunge.
Ovative Group is proud to be Polar Plunge’s Official Marketing Partner, providing pro-bono marketing strategy as well as paid and owned media execution under Ovative’s Champions of Change Services program. Ovative also jumps in with over 100 employees taking the Plunge each year.
As a group of long-time and dedicated Plungers, each year Rochester Motor Cars is the leading team at the Rochester Plunge.
UnitedHealth Group is one of our largest Plunge teams each year and has been for many years. UHG employees take the Plunge across the state, but they also host their own mobile Plunge event each year.
In 2022, 222 participants and 44 teams from U.S. Bank took the Plunge across Minnesota. At over 20 different events, U.S. Bank raised over $96,000 during that Plunge season. Additionally, William Ackerman, EVP, and Mark Runkel, Chief Credit Officer, were 2022 Executive Challenge participants. Make sure you look out for the U.S. Bank Welcome Tent at Polar Plunge locations!
Our newest Statewide Partner is Wolf River Electric. We are excited to invite them into the Plunge family! They are not only sponsoring the event, they are also inviting all their employees to take part in the Corporate Hour Plunge.