ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 7, 2025) — Special Olympics Illinois is proud to announce the return of the coolest event of the year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Illinois athletes at Rock Island Polar Plunge in Rock Island on Sunday, March 9, 2PM.
For 26 years, the Polar Plunge has become an iconic and exhilarating event, engaging the community on the importance of inclusion, and raising critical funds to support the life-changing programming of Special Olympics Illinois. In 2024, the Polar Plunge raised more than $2,400,000 providing thousands of Special Olympics Illinois athletes access to year-round sports competitions and training, health and wellness initiatives, and leadership and personal development opportunities.
For more information on how to register or become involved in the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge visit plungeillinois.com.
Click here to download a Polar Plunge Media Kit.
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“The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois has grown into an iconic celebration highlighting the values of our community and promoting the importance of inclusion. This exhilarating event brings together warm-hearted plungers, dedicated local partners, generous sponsors, and selfless volunteers, all united in the mission to uplift and champion the exceptional athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. I encourage everyone to embrace this spirit and. . . be Cool. Take the Plunge!”
— Pete Beale-DelVecchio, President & CEO, Special Olympics Illinois
Media Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor — Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois
Statewide Gold Sponsor — Jewel-Osco, Lamar, and Our Quad Cities
Statewide Silver Sponsor — Bestway. and Gallagher
Region Presenting Sponsor — DD Homes Network and Green Family Auto
Region Gold Sponsor — Bally's Quad Cities, Stations of our Quad Cities, WLLR-FM
Region Silver Sponsor — Bestway and Blaze Restoration
Bronze Sponsor — Quad City Bank and Trust
About Special Olympics Illinois
Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit sports organization offering year-round training and competition in eighteen sports to a community of more than 60,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more. It strives to be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully-integrated into the community by providing year-round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership, and personal development.
If you are interested in being a part of Special Olympics Illinois and its vision, contact your local region, call 800-394-0562 or visit our website at soill.org. Follow Special Olympics Illinois on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.
