WFPD invites community to Polar Plunge February 22

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is inviting community members to help raise money for Special Olympics NC (SONC) by taking part in the first Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Heritage Lake Pool, 804 Heritage Lake Road. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the plunge is set for 10 a.m.

Community members are invited to attend this fundraising event as “plungers,” “chickens,” and bystanders to cheer on the brave individuals who plunge into the pool.

Each participant must raise a minimum of $50 to take the plunge with additional prizes and incentives offered to those who raise more.

Anyone who wants to support the cause but is “too chicken” to plunge can register as “too chicken” for $20 and stay warm in a heated area aptly named the “chicken coop.”

All proceeds will be donated to SONC. To preregister to participate, visit https://give.specialolympicsnc.com/campaign/2025-wake-forest-police-department-polar-plunge/c652811. Individuals may register online or make a donation to an existing registrant or team on this website leading up to the event. Those who preregister online must still check in at the registration table on the day of the event to sign a printed waiver.

In addition to the plunge, the event will include an awards ceremony, prizes for best costumes, raffles for the registered plungers, and more.

The WFPD accepts SONC donations year-round at https://bit.ly/WFPDSpecialOlympics. All funds raised go to SONC as part of The Law Enforcement Torch Run. For more information, Sgt. J. McArthur at 919-554-6150 or [email protected].