Hundreds of ComEd employees, friends and family members once again joined the annual Chicago Polar Plunge presented by Special Olympics Chicago/Special Children’s Charities (SOC/SCC) on March 6th. ComEd has supported the event for the past 11 years by encouraging employees to raise funds and plunge into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan to support programs serving thousands of athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities in Chicago. ComEd employees have gone above and beyond once again to raise money in support of a worthy cause under the “ComEd Coolers” team name. Through the collective effort of employees, family and friends – ComEd Cooler teams were on pace to raise $100,000 for SOC/SCC in support of the 2022 event – building on the nearly $2 million raised since ComEd teams began plunging more than a decade ago. Leading the 2022 ComEd Coolers, who are consistently one of the event’s top fundraising teams, was ComEd CEO Gil Quiniones. All funds raised by the Chicago Polar Plunge support year-round sports competitions and recreational activities for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

To donate to the 2022 Chicago Polar Plunge, please visit chicagopolarplunge.org.