Southern Metro Sharks - Freezin' for a reason this winter season
This year, we’re taking the plunge - literally. We’re jumping into icy water as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run’s Polar Plunge, raising funds for Special Olympics in Australia.
Why? Because every Australian deserves the opportunity to experience the joy, confidence and connection that sport brings.
Special Olympics Australia provides year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disability and/or autism. Through sport, athletes build skills, friendships, independence and belief in themselves - and that impact extends far beyond the playing field.
By supporting our Polar Plunge, you’re helping:
- Fund inclusive sports programs across Australia
- Provide coaching, equipment and competition opportunities
- Create communities where everyone belongs
- Break down barriers and build a more inclusive Australia
Yes, it will be cold … very cold. But it’ll be worth it!
If you can, please donate and help our team reach our fundraising goal. Every dollar makes a difference.
Together, we’re freezin’ for a reason. Thanks for your support!
Our Achievements
Reached 50% of Fundraising Goal
Reached 100% of Fundraising Goal
Thank you to our Sponsors
$500
Art Vandelay
$163
Skip & Diane Clark
Make sure you take your noodle!
$106
Anonymous
Go Damian, it's for a great cause!
$106
Simon Stevens
Good luck mate from Claire and Shakin
$106
Knuckles
Great cause, great work!
$106
Hana Wolzak
You’ve got this!
$106
Nicole Sutherland
👌🥶
$106
Michael Grainger
Good luck and thanks for your ongoing commitment to such a terrific cause, Christos.
$106
Jen Pav
You take the plunge - I'll take the pics... Say FREEEEEZE...
$104
Paul/donna Woods
It better be cold!
$81
Rod Cleary
Great work Patch Man‼️ Awesome Cause
$81
Philip Wales
$81
Dianne Ramsay
$55
Salty Royale
$55
Elizabeth Kidd
$55
Kathryn And David Taylor
A great effort once again. Well done.
$55
Sonya
Great work for a great cause. Braver than me 🥶 but I have nothing but respect 💪🏼
$55
Maureen Gilbert
Congrats on a great effort. Proud Mum.
$55
Greg H
Good luck Chris
$55
Darren Collins
Great stuff legend, enjoy your ice plunge
$55
Rozy K
Well done mate…
$55
Tim Gaffney
Good luck Mark, and a worthy cause !!
$55
Tony Combridge
Good on you for jumping in Damian, cold is temporary...
$55
Luci Gilbert
$55
Despina
$55
Helen M Cooper
Just come to Ballarat and you'll freeze!
$55
Emily Higginbotham
Enjoy the fresh conditions! Love Emily and Jacob.
$55
Chamo
Good work mate!
$55
Kathy Stephenson
$55
Jon Mckenna
Well done Chris with your support of this great event. 👏🏻👏🏻
$54
Little Buddy
Best of luck, Chris! What an awesome cause to get behind. It takes some serious courage to jump into freezing water, but it’s nothing compared to the impact you’re helping make for athletes across Special Olympics Australia. Wishing you all the best for the plunge—I hope you smash your fundraising goal. You’ve got this! 👏❄️
$50
Peter Brezing
I’m going to watch for my own amusement. Good luck.
$50
Shannon Smith
Thank you for raising funds and awareness for such a worthwhile cause. We’re proud of you and wish you all the best for the big plunge! 🥶💙🏅
$34
Carolyn Bailey
$34
Anonymous
$34
Brett Williamson
Good luck mate
$34
Kerin Moloney
Enjoy the dip CG!
$34
Katherine Higginbotham
Your crazy
$34
Kylie Smart
$34
Jason Caruana
Great Cause. Good Luck.
$34
Kate O
$34
Cheryl White
$33
Gabriella Markovics
$33
Jason Venturoni
$30
Susie Menzel You
You can do this. Won't be that cold. ☃️☃️
$30
Mark Patrick
$30
James Cole
$30
Anonymous
Dont freeze your @#$%& off!!
$30
Mark Langhorn
$30
Nigel Mcguirewhite
$30
Chris Gilbert
$30
Anonymous
Go get it, Iceman!
$30
Graham Higginbotham
$30
Damian Jackson
$28
Keith
Hope it’s a warm(ish) day!
$28
Twissi T
Go Damian..!
$28
Tony Romeo
$28
Shaun Rampal
$24
Luke Bishop
Enjoy the cold water....its good for your soul!!
$24
Sam
All the best
$24
Jaco Bothma
Hope it’s freeeezzzzing! Good luck
$24
Kaden Brown
do a backflip
$20
Anonymous
Dont freeze your @#$%& off!!
$20
Ben Davies
$20
Ben Davies
$20
Ben Davies
$20
Ben Davies
$20
Ben Davies
$20
Tamara Allen
$12
Mark Patrick
$12
Sheeja Panicker
Good luck and remember Graham - you will be the coolest person.
$10
Candice Taylor
Good luck boss! Done get your snazzy vest wet though!
On behalf of all at Vandelay Industries