The Polar Plunge is coming to Eden Prairie March 8! This is your opportunity to jump into the icy waters of Eden Prairie’s Riley Lake (or cheer on others)!
The event is part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) whose mission is to increase public awareness and generate resources for the Special Olympics movement worldwide.
The LETR organizes the Polar Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics. This is the 18th year a Polar Plunge event has occurred in Eden Prairie. Last year, 616 plungers raised $180,926, which brought the total amount raised in Eden Prairie over time to more than $2.1 million!
Worldwide, through events like the Polar Plunge, the LETR has raised $1 billion. Minnesota is the second highest grossing Law Enforcement Torch Run team in the world.
To date in 2025, 225 people have signed up to plunge and have raised $37,044 in online pledges. If you would like to join the fun and help raise money for the Special Olympics by either plunging or pledging, go to Polar Plunge Eden Prairie.
Law enforcement agencies have a close relationship with the Special Olympics. The EPPD helps out with a number of annual Special Olympics fundraising events, including the Polar Plunge, under the umbrella of the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Law enforcement officers are considered to be the “Guardians” of the “Flame of Hope” which is lit during the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics games each summer.
For more EPPD blog postings, visit edenprairie.org/EPPDBlog.
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