Cleveland Polar Plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics Ohio [Video]

CLEVELAND — Special Olympics Ohio’s annual LETR Polar Plunge is returning to Cleveland in 2025, giving community members a chance to support over 20,000 Special Olympics athletes across the state. 

The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22, in downtown Cleveland, as part of the statewide “Freezin’ for a Reason” campaign.

During the event, participants will brave icy waters to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Ohio, which provides year-round sports training, health education and leadership programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities. 

Last year, the Polar Plunge season drew nearly 2,000 participants statewide and raised over $750,000 for the organization.

“Funds and awareness generated by our LETR Polar Plunge events greatly assist Special Olympics Ohio athletes in achieving their dreams and celebrating inclusion in their communities,” said Jessica Stewart, President …