Penguin Plunge at SkyDive Chicago to benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois

Take the plunge and help area children with critical illnesses by joining Penguin Plunge Saturday, Jan. 27, at SkyDive Chicago in Ottawa. All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois.

This will be the 14th annual Penguin Plunge bringing the community together in a crazy fun way while helping to grant wishes.

Participants can choose to do the full plunge as an individual or as a team or, elect to just dip your toes. Registration is free, though all participants are asked to raise $100 per team member.

“We’re excited to have a great combination of new and returning teams, including some wish alumni families,” said Ashley White, gift officer for Make-A-Wish Illinois. “There’s nothing like the feeling of these groups coming together to give wish kids hope for the future.”

Participants can enjoy live music, food, and beverages before plunging. A local wish family also will share about the importance of the experience and the lasting impact of a wish.

The Penguin Plunge is made possible by several sponsors, including Vactor, Constellation LaSalle Station, Financial Plus Credit Union and Shoreline Boat Club Ottawa.

For more information or registration, visit site.wish.org/penguin2024.

About Make-A-Wish Illinois

Since being founded locally in 1985, Make-A-Wish Illinois has granted more than 18,000 wishes and continues its mission to share the power of a Wish with children across the state with help from dedicated volunteers and generous community members. Make-A-Wish Illinois seeks to grant a wish to every child with an eligible condition because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. For information, visit wish.org/Illinois.