Hey Polar Plunge Fundraising Champion!

We hope you’re having fun with your fundraising for the 2026 Tuolumne County Polar Plunge. You’re doing something special for Special Olympics Tuolumne County.

Did you know that you can link your Facebook page from your Fundraising page? It's true, any donations made via the link will be added to your fundraising total. Check it out. Visit your page {{participantEditUrl}} and under "manage my page" click on "create a Facebook fundraiser". It's just that easy! Update - Facebook has just changed their policy. In order to accept 3rd party fundraising page you need to take the following action - On your Facebook page, navigate to settings > privacy > permissions > apps and website. You will see a preference menu item on the page. Activate this function and you will then have the ability ot accept 3rd party access to create Facebook fundraisers. The good news is this will allow you to accept other fundraising applications that you might engage in other fundraising organizations.

One great way to boost your fundraising? Posting about your Polar Plunge campaign on your social media channels. You can share why you’re jumping in to support Special Olympics and tap your network for their support. Here are some example posts:

❄️Help me support Special Olympics Tuolumne County athletes! I'm participating in the 2026 Polar Plunge. Please contribute to my Plunge donation page!

❄️You can make a difference too! Help me reach my fundraising goal for the 2026 Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics Tuolumne County.

❄️Ready to take the Plunge for Special Olympics Tuolumne County? I am! You can help with a donation. Every contribution counts!

Add the link to your personal fundraising page at the end of each post, and you’re in business: {{participantUrl}}

For a bunch of other handy tips, check out the Polar Plunge Fundraising Tool Kit, a great resource to help you take your fundraising to the next level.

We’re here to help if you have any questions - just email us at Plunge@sonc.org. Thanks again for all of your support!

Happy Fundraising,

Brrizzly from Special Olympics Tuolumne County

Training tip - The month before your Plunge, start alternating hot and cold showers and then week before make it as cold as you can. If that doesn't prep you for your big splash, we're not sure what will. Bonus points if you get out of the shower and drip dry.

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