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Polar Plunge FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

About the 2023 Plunge season

How can I participate in a Polar Plunge® event in 2023?

Find an in-person Polar Plunge near you by visiting www.polarplungenc.com! Not sure about Plunging in-person? We’re bringing the virtual Polar Plunge back in 2023 with Polar Plunge NC! You can Plunge from the comfort of your own home, however you’d like, while raising money for the nearly 40,000 athletes of Special Olympics North Carolina.

Sign up for the virtual Polar Plunge NC or find a Polar Plunge near you!

I want to Plunge virtually. How do I submit my virtual plunge video?

Find your freeze this Polar Plunge season! Once you do your virtual Plunge, submit it in one of two ways.

You can either:

  • Post your virtual Polar Plunge on social media using the hashtag #PolarPlungeNC; or
  • Send your video via email to plunge@sonc.net

When should I do a virtual Plunge?

At-home participants can take their Plunge anytime between now and April 1! Submit your Plunge either by posting to social media with the hashtag #PolarPlungeNC or send it to plunge@sonc.net.

Registration

How do I purchase a registration and claim a fundraising page?

How do I edit my personal fundraising page?

After you create a fundraising page, you can edit its details and personalize the content. Learn how to edit your personal fundraising page. Learn more here!

How do I withdraw from the event?

There is no need to let us know you no longer wish to participate. If you fund raised the minimum $50 contribution to Special Olympics North Carolina, we appreciate the donation, as do the Special Olympics athletes who will benefit from the funds raised from all Polar Plunges. Because it is a charitable contribution, it is non-refundable even if you are unable to participate. If you are participating in the Virtual Polar Plunge, you will receive your incentives for any fundraising levels met in early April.

Donations and fundraising

What is the minimum amount I need to raise?

Who should checks be made out to?

Special Olympics North Carolina or “SONC.” Include in the memo area of the check the Plunger’s name. Mail checks to 2200 Gateway Centre Blvd, Ste. 201, Morrisville, NC 27560.

How can I make a donation without using my credit card online?

  • Donors can do one of the following:
    • Call SONC at 919-719-7662 and make a donation via the phone using a major credit card
    • Write a check for Special Olympics North Carolina or SONC and mail it to:
      • Special Olympics North Carolina
        Attn: 2023 Polar Plunge
        2200 Gateway Centre Blvd., Ste. 201
        Morrisville, NC 27560
      • Include in the memo area of the check the Plunger’s name that is to be credited.
      • Allow at least 5 business days from the date that the check arrives at SONC for the donation amount to be reflected in a participant’s online fundraising total.

Does SONC issue refunds?

Charitable contributions are non-refundable, and the minimum Plunge registration fee is considered a charitable contribution and is therefore also non-refundable.

I have received some cash donations and I want to update the fundraising total on my webpage to include these. How can I do this?

Donations will not appear on a Plungers page until SONC staff have received them and have entered the donations online.

Are Plunge donations and registrations tax deductible?

Special Olympics North Carolina is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

How do I thank everyone who donated to my fundraising efforts?

Thanking your donors is crucial and Classy allows for an easy user experience to thank your supporters. Learn more here!

How do I share my fundraising page to increase donations?

Sharing your fundraising page is easy and critical to reaching your fundraising goal. Learn about the different sharing options available to you as a fundraiser. Learn more here!

You also can now sync your personal Classy fundraising page with Facebook fundraisers. Find out how here!

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