Tag Archive: Polar Plunge

Empowering Communities Temperatures were Cool, but the ComEd Coolers were Cooler

Special Olympics Chicago’s Annual Polar Plunge brought thousands out of hibernation this season for a special reason.

Empowering Communities The Cold Might Make Him Shiver but the Cause is What Makes Him Deliver

Icy hands, icy feet, icy pools, yards and heaps: ComEd employees, family and friends are freezin’ and Special Olympics Chicago is the reason. Read what has inspired ComEd employee Arturo Chavez, substation supervisor, to plunge into Lake Michigan for eleven years in a row.

Empowering Communities ComEd Coolers turn out for first-ever virtual Chicago Polar Plunge

The reasons for supporting causes are varied but always personal for these ComEd employees.

Empowering Communities Taking the plunge for her son

“I remember what I’m doing it for and the people I’m helping.”

Empowering Communities Brave souls take icy plunge for athletes with disabilities

The ComEd team was the leading fundraiser for this year’s Polar Plunge, raising more than $336,000 in donations for Chicago Special Olympics.

Empowering Communities Diving in for a Good Cause

Over 670 ComEd employees took the plunge, breaking event records as the largest team in Polar Plunge History.

Empowering Communities ComEd Employees Power Lives by Volunteering More than 28,000 Hours

From jumping in Lake Michigan for the annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Chicago, ComEd employees stay busy all year long.

Empowering Communities No Cold Feet for ComEd Polar Plungers

Relive the fun by watching the ComEd Coolers take the plunge.

Empowering Communities Cold Lake, Warm Hearts: Why Polar Plungers Plunge

“The Polar Plunge helps bring awareness to those with special needs and encourages others to support the cause."

Empowering Communities Proud Dad Making A Difference for His Son

Joe Svachula ran across the sand at North Avenue Beach the first Sunday in March and jumped into the 36-degree waters of Lake Michigan.