Category: Events

Q: What is the Polar Plunge?

A: The Polar Plunge is a series of events where people jump into a frozen lake to support Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN)

Special Olympics Minnesota is part of a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community. Through athletic, health and leadership programs, SOMN aims to create a world that accepts and welcomes every single person regardless of ability or disability. All funds raised from Polar Plunge support over 8,100 athletes across the state who participate in Special Olympics programs such as Young Athletes, Unified Sports, Healthy Athletes and ALPs University.

Polar Plunge is a part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run movement. To further the mission of Special Olympics Minnesota, the Law Enforcement Torch Run carries the torch, representing the “Flame of Hope”, and dedicates itself to the goals of continually increasing awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes across the state. Simply put, Polar Plunge would not exist without the dedication, efforts and service of Minnesota Law Enforcement.

For more information go to https://www.plungemn.org/

At the Special Olympics Minnesota Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony on September 14th, Honor Guard Member Sergeant Rick Doll received the Law Enforcement Torch Run Hall of Fame Award for his work with Special Olympics Minnesota.  

This award is given to people who bring Special Olympics Minnesota to new levels and who demonstrate unwavering leadership in the development of its mission.   

Sergeant Doll has led the Minneapolis Polar Plunge as law enforcement leader since its inception in 2007.  

Sergeant Doll has helped raise over $9 million, recruited 35,000 participants and involved more than 100,000 spectators over the eleven year history of the Minneapolis Polar Plunge. This event has helped create tremendous media awareness of Special Olympics Minnesota both locally and nationally, all under Sergeant Doll’s guidance

Additionally, Sergeant Doll has dedicated endless time, energy and resources to Special Olympics Minnesota by hosting Tip-a-Cop events, selling t-shirts, volunteering at competitions, participating in the Unified Relay Across America, and recruiting other law enforcement officers to volunteer their time.  

Sergeant Doll is an integral part of Special Olympics Minnesota.

We are proud of him and we congratulate him on his well-deserved award.

We had a wonderful time this spring as non-profit volunteers at 10 Twins games! We sold pretzels, popcorn and nachos in exchange for donations to our Minneapolis Mounted Police and Minneapolis Police Honor Guard and Color Guard Foundations. Thank you for your continued support!

On June 23, 2018, the Wayzata Free Church will be hosting a city­wide 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. All funds raised from this event will benefit MN Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA).

Kids (7 and younger) have the opportunity to run alongside local law enforcement officers and receive a participation prize.

For more information visit:

http://www.andersonraces.com/new-events/2018/6/23/serve-5k-runwalk-benefiting-mn-law-enforcement-memorial-association