Make your grams highlight everything from registration and donations to how you are preparing to bear the cold! Use #PlungeMD, #PlungePrep, and #BearTheCold to show off all of the cool things you are doing to support Special Olympics Maryland! Make sure to tag Plunge Maryland and Special Olympics Maryland.

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Initial (right after to register)

I am officially registered for the MSP Polar Bear Plunge! Now starts the fundraising. If you have any time, check out my Plunge page and see how you too can help support @specialolympics_md and their athletes and Unified® teammates! #PlungeMD #BearTheCold

I’m saying goodbye to my warmth and braving the Chesapeake Bay for the MSP Polar Bear Plunge! I’m diving in to support the incredible athletes of @specialolympics_md. Will you help me hit my fundraising goal of $[Insert Goal]? Every dollar helps provide year-round sports training and leadership programs. Hit the link in my bio to donate! #PlungeMD #BearTheCold 

Reminder (keep the content going!)

Tis’ Plunge season and I am ramping up my fundraising efforts for @specialolympics_md. You can help me reach my goal by donating to my Plunge page. Each donation goes right to the athletes and Unified® teammates that compete in sports year-round, free of charge. #PlungeMD #BearTheCold

The MSP Polar Bear Plunge is about a lot more than just jumping into freezing water—it’s about inclusion, community, and empowering @specialolympics_md athletes. The money I raise directly funds inclusive sports, health, and leadership, programs across the state. I’m bracing the cold so they can compete. See the link in my bio to donate! #PlungeMD #FreezinForAReason

I am [HALFWAY/QUARTER/ALMOST/ETC.] THERE! 🎉 Thanks to some amazing friends and family, I’ve raised $[Current Amount] toward my $[Goal Amount] goal for @specialolympics_md. I only need $[Amount Left] more to reach the finish line. Who is going to help me get over the hump today? Every $5, $10, or $20 makes a massive difference! Link in bio #PlungeMD

Virtual

If you can’t BEAR the cold water at the Sandy Point State Park Beach, then consider Plunging at home and becoming a Virtual Plunger, like me! #DYK Becoming a virtual plunger means you gain access to a ton of awesome virtual opportunities while staying connected to your friends through SOMD’s website? Check out more information by going to PlungeMD.com!

I am so excited to take the Plunge at home for the athletes and Unified® Partners of Special Olympics Maryland. This is my [ year of plunges ] Plunge and I’m so excited to take another on [ date you plan to plunge ]. I won’t spoil my awesome virtual plunge idea but this [ an item that will be used in virtual plunge ] may be in my Plunge! #PlungePrep

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