MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) is partnering with Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) to host the community's first ever Polar Plunge event, taking place April 20 on the MSUM campus. Affinity Plus is offering the first 200 plungers who sign up using promo code AFFINITYPLUS a $25 donation toward their $75 fundraising minimum, and all donations raised from the plunge will support Special Olympics Minnesota.
 
Instead of jumping into a frozen lake, participants in the first ever Moorhead Polar Plunge will jump into a custom-designed mobile plunge unit called the Plungester, located outside of Nemzek Hall from 4:30 to 6 p.m. MSUM students and community members alike are welcome to take the plunge, enjoying a live DJ and competing in contests for best splash, dress to impress and people's choice.   
 
"It's been long overdue to have a plunge event in Moorhead, and we're so excited to team up with MSUM to finally make it happen," said Roz Johnson, branch leader for Affinity Plus Moorhead. "It's the 25th anniversary of the Polar Plunge, so what better way for Affinity Plus to celebrate than to offer our community a $25 head start on their fundraising efforts for an amazing organization?"

A longtime supporter of Special Olympics Minnesota, Affinity Plus has supported Polar Plunge events taking place statewide for the past 3 years by helping to kickstart individual fundraising campaigns. Money raised during the Polar Plunge—the biggest fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota—supports year-round athletic and health-based services for thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state. 

"It is important to support people competing at the highest levels they possibly can," said Meghan McBride, MSUM Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President. "We all are competitors, no one can take away from Special Olympic athletes' efforts and determination to be where they are today. We are honored to be able to play a small role in their dreams."
 
In addition to the 25th anniversary of the Polar Plunge, Special Olympics Minnesota is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. 
 
"So many communities show up year after year to do this fun, invigorating challenge and raise money to support inclusivity in Minnesota," said Wayne Brendemuhl, who together with his wife, Diane Brendemuhl, lead the Moorhead Chapter of Special Olympics. "We're so excited to add Moorhead to the list!"
 
To register and learn more about this year's Polar Plunge, please visit www.plungemn.org/AffinityPlus.
 
About Affinity Plus Credit Union

Based in St. Paul, Minn., Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, financial cooperative that puts people first above profits. Members of Affinity Plus receive maximum value through competitive rates, minimal fees, and unique, member-centric products and programs. Established in 1930, Affinity Plus has 30 branches located throughout Minnesota and is owned by more than 250,000 members. Affinity Plus has more than $4 billion in assets. Additional information is available at www.affinityplus.org or by calling (800) 322-7228.