You can hand in cash or checks at event check-in, or deposit checks at any New Hampshire TD Bank.

Depositing checks at TD Bank (NH locations only)
If you are depositing a check, please do the following:

• Let the teller know you would like to deposit into the “Special Olympics Plunge” account
• Write your name on the deposit slip so we can credit the funds to your Dip.
• Take a photo of the deposit receipt and email it, along with any applicable cash donor record forms, to Emily Kunelius at EmilyK@sonh.org  on the same day the deposit is made.

Funds will be credited to your Dip, donors will be thanked, and the donation will be added to your online fundraising page.

Please allow 3–5 business days for processing.

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What about cash donations?
Due to banking regulation changes, TD Bank now requires additional verification for individuals depositing cash into an account that is not their own. Because of this, we recommend one of the options below if you have cash donations:

• Bring cash to event check-in
• Enter the cash amount as an offline donation on your fundraising page (you’ll use your personal credit card to cover the amount)
• Deposit cash at TD Bank by either:
  • Writing a personal check for the total cash amount being deposited (please send any cash donor record forms to Emily so donors can be properly recognized), or
  • Completing TD Bank’s process to be added as a conductor on the account (this requires providing personal information, including date of birth and Social Security number)

Don’t live near a TD Bank?

• Bring cash or checks to event check-in
• Mail checks only to:

• Enter the cash amount as an offline donation on your fundraising page (you’ll use your personal credit card to cover the amount.  Please do not mail cash.

Yes! You can transfer funds from one participant to another.

You can double or triple your support of Special Olympics athletes through your company’s matching gift program. Visit your personnel office to ask if they match charitable donations, obtain a matching gift form, fill it out completely and mail it along with your contribution to:

Special Olympics New Hampshire
PO Box 3598
Concord, NH 03302

Any questions please contact Emily at Emilyk@sonh.org or (603) 343-7719.

That's entirely up to you. Some participants dip a toe into the icy lake, while others dive right in. There is no minimum distance required.

Bring warm, dry clothes to change into after your Dip. We strongly recommend wearing sneakers and wool socks into the water. If you're planning to wear a heavy costume, consider bringing a separate outfit for dipping. Because you'll be dipping so many times, you will want to bring multiple changes of clothes so you can dry off in between each dipping period. 

No towel? No problem. We'll provide one when you come out of the water.

Yes! All participants must check in, even if they registered online. Every participant is required to sign a paper waiver at check-in before they can participate in the Dip. Check-in is also when you'll turn in any cash or check donations, receive your wristband(s), and pick up any incentives you've earned.

Every Dipper must meet the fundraising minimum to Dip. 

If you haven't reached the minimum by Dip Day, you can complete a Deferred Payment Form at check-in.

As part of the process, you'll provide a credit card number. You'll then have 30 days after the Dip to continue fundraising. If the $400 minimum has not been met by that time, your credit card will be charged for the remaining balance needed to reach the minimum.

Yes! You can transfer funds from one participant to another.

You can complete a deferred payment form and send it to Emily Kunelius at  EmilyK@sonh.org. When emailing the form, please do not include your credit card number - Emily will follow up to record a credit card number.

This allows you 30 more days to reach the fundraising minimum and still guarantee that you will receive your DIY Kit. If you are unable to meet the minimum 30 days after the event, we will process your card with the outstanding balance.

No, we have a waiver and registration form that can be completed and sent to us at specialolympics@sonh.org or turned in during check-in.