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Our Featured Sponsors for 2024

 

2024 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Customized Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Please Contact Kelley Ligozio at 585-358-0603 or kligozio@nyso.org

Presenting Sponsor— $20,000 or more

• Naming rights for the event.
• Banner logo listing of your company/organization name on the back of nearly 3,000 sweatshirts
  worn by plungers throughout the community
• Banner logo on all printed promotional items (if committed by January 3rd)
• Banners displayed in featured location at the Polar Plunge visible to over 5,000 people
• Recognition and company mention in all pre/post event PR and media
• PA Announcements throughout event along with a sponsor presentation dedicated to your
  company
• Logo (with hyperlink) on Polar Plunge Website and Facebook page
• Opportunity to distribute collateral to Plungers and spectators at the Polar Plunge
• 30 Polar Plunge Sweatshirts

Title Sponsor— $10,000

• Banner logo listing of your company/organization name on the back of nearly 3,000 sweatshirts 
  worn by plungers throughout the community
• Banner logo on all printed promotional items (if committed by January 3rd)
• Banners displayed in featured location at the Polar Plunge visible to over 5,000 people
• Recognition and company mention in all pre/post event PR and media
• PA Announcements throughout event along with a sponsor presentation dedicated to your 
  company
• Logo (with hyperlink) on Polar Plunge Website and Facebook page
• Opportunity to distribute collateral to Plungers and spectators at the Polar Plunge
• 16 Polar Plunge Sweatshirts

Platinum Sponsor—$5,000

• Medium logo listing of your company’s/ organization name on the backs of nearly 3,000
  sweatshirts worn by plungers throughout the community
• Logo on all printed promotional items (if committed by January 3rd)
• Banners displayed at the Polar Plunge visible to over 5,000 people
• Signage and business brochures available at the event
• PA Announcements throughout event
• Logo (with hyperlink) on Polar Plunge website and Facebook page
• 8 Polar Plunge sweatshirts

Gold Sponsor—$2,500

• Small logo listing of your company’s/ organization name on the backs of nearly 3,000 
  sweatshirts worn by plungers throughout the community
• Banners displayed at Polar Plunge visible to over 5,000 people
• PA Announcements throughout event
• Logo (with hyperlink) on event website and Facebook page
• 4 Polar Plunge sweatshirts

Silver Level—$1,000

• Text listing of your company’s/ organization name on the backs of nearly 3,000  
  sweatshirts worn by plungers throughout the community
• Text listing on event website and mention on social media
• 2 Polar Plunge Sweatshirts

Bronze Level- $500

• Text listing of your company’s/ organization name on the backs of nearly 3,000  
  sweatshirts worn by plungers throughout the community
• 1 Polar Plunge Sweatshirt

The Polar Plunge is a unique experience that allows your company to support the 67,000 Athletes of Special Olympics NY while gaining tremendous brand visibility across a uniquely diverse population.  The Athletes compete in 22 Olympic Style Sports and the Rochester area alone has over 4,000 athletes who compete in over 35 different local competitions. 

  • Participants raise money through individual and/or team fundraising initiatives: asking coworkers, family and friends to support their efforts.
  • They can participate in a number of different contests including at the event: team/ individual contest party, youngest plunger, oldest plunger,
          furthest traveled and most money raised! All activities lead up to the official Plunge!

    Quick Facts and Participant Breakdown
  • Typical age of a "plunger":
    • 65% 18-40
    • 15% 17 & under
    • 15% 41-60
    • 5 % 61 and older
  • ​Number of participants in attendance:
    • 2,500 + "plungers"
    • 3,000 - 4,000 spectators, volunteers and support personnel

To inquire about sponsorship opportunities please contact Kelly Ligozio.

 

2024 Rochester Polar Plunge Sponsors

 

Home Depot

Knights of Columbus

Badge of Honor

ADMAR

ALSCO

NYRA

O'Callaghan's

CSEA

Mark's Pizzeria

Ontario Beach Park

Professional Instant Press

Gates Towing

Keystone Pipes and Drums

Person Centered Services

Jersey Mikes