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Claim victory in The College Cup by becoming the top fundraising college or university.

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The College Cup is an epic statewide competition encouraging universities and colleges to fundraise and bring awareness about Special Olympics Illinois and Polar Plunge to their campuses and communities.

Claim victory in The College Cup by becoming the top fundraising college or university, and earn ultimate bragging rights along with the coveted College Cup Trophy.

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Resources

Guide

Read through this information to learn more about the College Cup and how it will work at your College.

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Toolkit

Visit our Polar Plunge Resources page for our social media toolkit and other fundraising resources.

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Social Media Toolkit

Share your Polar Plunge journey with your social network and more - you can use the sample posts and graphics below. Please tag Special Olympics Illinois in your posts! And, remember, funds raised through third-party pages (Go Fund Me, Facebook Donations, etc.) cannot be credited towards your fundraising efforts, so please use your personal fundraising link as noted in the sample copy.

SOCIAL IMAGE

To use on Local stories on Facebook or Instagram.

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SOCIAL IMAGE

To use in your feed on your favorite social networks.

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Social Profiles

Special Olympics Illinois Social

Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run

Become A unified champion school

The Unified Champion Schools strategy works to further develop inclusive learning and social environments for all students, with and without disabilities. By utilizing any of the three components - Unified sports, whole-school engagement, and inclusive youth leadership - schools can elevate the inclusion and unification among their students as well as further social emotional learning for all.

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Special Olympics Illinois Social

Share your Polar Plunge journey with our online community. Be sure to tag Special Olympics Illinois and use #PlungeIllinois to connect with other warm-hearted individuals across the state.

Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run

Connect with the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run through social media. And, be sure to tag these channels so we can stay up to date with your activities.

View Polar Plunge Safety Policy

Please be safe with your Create Your Own Plunge choices. Special Olympics Illinois is not responsible for any injuries that occur while participating in the Create Your Own Plunge option.

Those choosing to Create Your Own Plunge are encouraged to be safe with their Create Your Own Plunge choices. Special Olympics Illinois utilizes a professional dive team in the water and emergency responders to ensure the safety of our participants at traditional Polar Plunges. Do not attempt to jump into a lake, river, or any other open body of water for the Create Your Own Plunge. Participants should not do anything that could physically harm themselves or others. Special Olympics Illinois is not responsible for any injuries that occur while participating in the Create Your Own Plunge.