Celebrating 25 Years of Going for the Cold
Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) has been a committed partner of the Polar Plunge for more than two decades. They began supporting Special Olympics Virginia in 1999 and officially formed a team in 2010. Since then, the event has become a core tradition for the company, combining employee energy, fundraising, and hands-on support.
Gold Level Partner
How Virginia Natural Gas Shows Up
As a Gold Level sponsor, VNG receives a range of perks that highlight their support and presence across the Polar Plunge experience. These are just a few examples. To see the full list, visit our sponsorship packet.
Sand Sculpture
Logo featured on rotating digital signage throughout the event, providing consistent visibility and brand exposure.
T-Shirt and Bib
Logo placement on the back of official event T-shirts and at the bottom of every participant bib for maximum visibility.
Digital Signage
Logo featured on rotating digital signage throughout the event, providing consistent visibility and brand exposure.
VNG MVP on Website
Brand integration in a custom online activation that offered interactive engagement and extended digital reach beyond the event.
“Our employees have a long history with this event. When we saw an opportunity to get involved in 1999, no one knew we would be setting up for the event 20 years later. The entire VNG family has truly embraced this event.”
— Jim Kibler, President, Virginia Natural Gas
By The Numbers
$210,000+
raised by VNG employees through team and peer-to-peer fundraising since 2010
$475,000
total contributed, including annual corporate gifts
25
years of support, involvement, and impact