ComEd Coolers Went Back to the Beach for Special Olympics Chicago/Special Children's Charities Polar Plunge
ComEd employees have raised over
As part of the company’s “ComEd Coolers” team, ComEd employees have raised more than
“The ComEd Coolers continue to be one of our largest and highest fundraising teams year after year,” said
Now in its 23rd year, the Chicago Polar Plunge supports year-round sports competitions and recreational activities for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. SOC/SCC supports 17 athletic programs at 23
“At ComEd, we understand the importance of fostering inclusive environments where people feel valued and empowered,” said Gil Quiniones ComEd CEO. “I am proud that our employees show up year after year to support Special Olympics Chicago athletes. Taking the plunge for the first time alongside dedicated employees, friends and families was an incredible experience.”
“What I love about sports is not only the physical benefits, but the emotional benefits as well. It provides an opportunity to build teamwork skills and strengthen connections with other people,” said Rhodes. “It would be a shame not to make something that I personally value unavailable and inaccessible to everybody. Which is why leading up to the plunge I focus on the meaning of the cause instead of being cold for 10 minutes.”
The Chicago Polar Plunge is one of ComEd’s longstanding commitments to give back to the communities it serves. In 2022, ComEd employees supported a variety of initiatives including the Special Olympics Chicago Polar Plunge, The American Heart Association’s Heart Walks, and the ComEd Cause of the Year: Addressing Food Insecurity. In total, ComEd employees volunteered over 20,000 hours, supported 452 nonprofit organizations and raised more than
For more information about ComEd’s commitment to supporting communities throughout northern
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