Central Michigan Football Team Dives Into Polar Plunge Fundraiser

Offensive line players take the plunge to support Special Olympics Michigan

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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For the third consecutive year, members of the Central Michigan University football team's offensive line are participating in the Special Olympics Michigan Polar Plunge fundraiser. The players will take the chilly dip on February 21 at O'Kelly's/Wayside in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, aiming to raise as much money as possible for the cause. Last year, the CMU offensive line won the local challenge and raised over $6,000.

Why it matters

The Polar Plunge is a major fundraising initiative for Special Olympics Michigan, enabling athletes with intellectual disabilities to participate in year-round sports training and competitions. CMU's football team has made this an annual tradition, demonstrating the program's commitment to supporting the local community and important causes.

The details

The Central Michigan University offensive line is spearheading the Polar Plunge fundraiser, with players set to take the plunge on February 21. The team is aiming to build on last year's success, when they won the local challenge and raised over $6,000. The Polar Plunge invites brave participants to take a dip in local bodies of water during the winter months, with all proceeds going to support Special Olympics Michigan and its athletes.

  • The Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • Last year, the CMU offensive line won the local Polar Plunge challenge.

The players

Central Michigan University Football Team

The football team at Central Michigan University, with a focus on the offensive line players, who have made the Polar Plunge fundraiser an annual tradition.

Special Olympics Michigan

A non-profit organization that provides year-round sports training and competitions for athletes with intellectual disabilities, supported by the Polar Plunge fundraiser.

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What’s next

The Central Michigan football team has eight more days to continue fundraising before taking the Polar Plunge on February 21.

The takeaway

Central Michigan's football program has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the local community and important causes like Special Olympics Michigan through its annual participation in the Polar Plunge fundraiser.