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UMKC ★  Belonging, Community & Economic Development, Community Outreach

2026 UMKC Polar Plunge

Join UMKC Campus Rec and UMKC Police, to fundraise for Special Olympics Missouri to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities!

March 16  •  12pm
Event
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics MO Logo, featuring a polar bear

This "unbearable" event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters. This one-of-a-kind event promises a fun atmosphere complete with music, funny costumes and lasting memories for everyone!


Monday, March 16th on UMKC Volker Campus

Open to anyone in the UMKC Community (students, faculty, staff, alumni, etc)

Register here: https://support.somo.org/event/2026-polar-plunge-umkc/e760491


Incentives

All Polar Bear plungers must raise a minimum of $75 in order to participate. Incentives are in place for those who raise above and beyond the minimum. Each plunger will also get a free lunch.

We are thrilled to highlight SOMO athlete, Jared Niemeyer of Jared's Jams, in our incentives this year!

Note: Plunge incentives are NOT cumulative - the descriptions on the flier below show exactly what you will receive at each level.


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UMKC Campus Recreation

Date

  
Monday, March 16  •  12pm

Contact

Casey Davison, Sr. Coordinator of Recreational Sports
  c.davison@umkc.edu
  816-235-2719

Partner

Christina McDonough Hunt, KC Area Development Director - Special Olympics Missouri
  hunt@somo.org

Location

  5062 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112, USA

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