TAKE THE PLUNGE

and #DareToCare to help local Chicago families

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER INCREDIBLE PLUNGE!!

In short, the 2025 was an incredible success:

  • 1,000 plunge’rs

  • $115,000+ raised

  • >1,900 individual donors

  • 146 fundraising pages

  • 100% of all donations going directly to support Chicago families

Be sure to check out our the many photos / videos from this year’s plunge:

The Chicago Polar Bear Club (CPBC) started in 2002 and 20+ years (and plunges) later, over 5,000 participants have helped raise over a $650,000 dollars to support 55 Chicagoland families!

Whether you’re looking to check off a bucket list challenge, get outside during a long Chicago winter, or do some good for your local community, our annual polar plunge is the perfect way to #DareToCare!


Know someone who decided to #DareToCare and took the plunge? Support them with a donation!

Interested in 2025 CPBC gear? Pick up a hoodie or t-shirt in our online store (open through Sun, Feb. 9th)

Support the CPBC directly, where 100% of all donations go directly to help Chicago families


A huge thank you to our sponsors who #DareToCare and support the CPBC: