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 Presenting Polar Plunge Partner in 2026. With over 250 Plungers braving the cold each year, their support continues to make a big splash! In the past three years alone, Abbott has raised over $110,200 with 419 participants.
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. Since 2011, 1,895 people have Plunged with the Affinity Plus team, raising over $539,300.
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. Since 2013, 489 people have Plunged with Diary Queen raising over $311,400.
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. Since 2009, 3,810 people have Plunged with the Delta team, raising over $1,683,500.
Jersey Mike’s is a valued partner with a long-standing commitment to Special Olympics through their Month of Giving campaign. The season kicks off with the Minneapolis Plunge and their support continues all Plunge season long! This year, add an extra $10 to your Plunge donation and enjoy a FREE sub, courtesy of Jersey Mike’s—fuel up for a great cause!
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!
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.
We’re thrilled to welcome SMSC as a Presenting Polar Plunge Partner for the first time in 2026! Their commitment to supporting the community and Special Olympics Minnesota makes a big splash as they join the Plunge family.
United Healthcare 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. UHC has been Plunging for over 10 years. Since forming their team, 1,500 people have taken the Plunge with UHC, raising over $952,200.
U.S. Bank has been a proud supporter of the Polar Plunge for years, showing up strong at the Minneapolis Plunge with dedicated teams and leaders. US Bank has been Plunging with for over 10 years and has raised over $1,820,900 over the years. Their commitment goes beyond participation and expands their involvement in SOMN events like Summer Games.