Kelly Dale

Polar Plunge Cronulla 2025

It’s Done! The Plunge is Complete! ???

I’ll admit, I had a strong urge to turn around and jump straight back in the car… but the amazing plungers from Special Olympics Sydney South gave me the push I needed. If they could leap in with smiles, I had no excuse!
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No surprises — the water hit like a sting, and there were definitely a few seconds of shock. But before I knew it, it was over… and honestly, not that bad. (I think someone said 14 degrees?!)
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I’m so glad I pushed myself outside my comfort zone for such a great cause. I’ll definitely be back to plunge again next year!
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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated — your support helped me just pass my $500 goal for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (NSW) for Special Olympics and Special Olympics Australia. Even more incredible, our Sutherland Shire Police Area Command team raised over $3,000! ??
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What a team. What a cause. What a plunge

It’s Plunge Day!

? It’s Plunge Day! ??

I’ve just arrived at Gunnamatta Bay and I’m trying not to check the official water temp… but let’s just say it feels like a warmer winter day (or maybe that’s just denial ?).


A huge thank you to everyone who’s donated so far to support me in this very real challenge of plunging into cold water — all in support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics Australia.


If you haven’t donated yet, it’s not too late! I’m aiming to reach my $500 goal, and every dollar helps athletes with intellectual disabilities and/or autism get the chance to play, shine, and thrive — both on and off the field. 

Less than a week to go

?? Less than a week to go… and I’m officially avoiding checking the water temperature now! ? My aversion to the cold is real — and let’s just say, I’m questioning my life choices.


BUT there’s one big reason I’m sticking with this Polar Plunge: the incredible support and impact it brings to Special Olympics Australia. Your donations help athletes with intellectual disabilities and/or autism get the chance to play, shine, and thrive — on and off the field.


? So if you haven’t yet, please help encourage me to take the (very, very cold) leap next Sunday and donate to my page. I’m freezing for a reason — and it’s a good one. 

#PolarPlunge #FreezingForAReason #SpecialOlympicsAustralia #InclusiveSport #SupportThePlunge


Trading Summer Swims for Polar Plunge

I’m trading hot Summer Swims and freezing’ for a reason by taking the Polar Plunge.  I HATE the cold, but will brave the water to raise funds to give people with intellectual disability / autism opportunities to play sport, experience joy and belong.

Please support me in my efforts and donate so I can support them!

I’ll be freezin’ for a reason

I’m taking a plunge and raising funds to give people with intellectual disability/autism opportunities to play sport, experience joy and belong.

Please support me, so I can support them.

I’ll be freezin’ for a reason.

#ChooseToInclude

My Achievements

Created a Fundraising Page

Reached 50% of Fundraising Goal

Reached 100% of Fundraising Goal

Thank you to my Sponsors

$60

Nicole Foster

Got you to your 500 goal! Don’t say I never do anything for you! Good job 🥰

$59.41

Paul And Sonia

Go Kel

$55

Anonymous

$50

Hayley Andrews

Goodluck! IMO The cold is never our friend! Hoping it warms up ever so slightly for you before you start! Also hoping there will be video evidence for us chickens to watch!

$32

Corina Firpo

I think I prefer to walk 400kms 😃 Good on you Kel! Great cause!!

$27.81

Valerie Dale

$27.81

Dennis Dale

$27.81

Riley Dale

Jump in Mum 🥶

$27.81

Elaine Nutland

$27.81

Lani Steenhard

Such an amazing organization!

$27.81

Maryanne Lewis

Go Kel!!!

$27.81

Maryanne Lewis

You’re a 🌟

$27.21

Mel Thompson

$25

Kelly Dale

$25

Chels + Leanne Clarke

Go Kel 💪🏽 smashed it xx

$25

Admir Kumalic

good luck I heard it's cold

$11.65

Lisa Mitchell

Go Kel!!!!