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<\/a>2019 Polar Plunge was held Saturday, February 2nd.<\/p><\/div>\n
\u201cI want to thank everyone for being here,\u201d Parker said. \u201cWhether as a volunteer, a ‘plunger’, or as a supporter in any way. Thank you all for freezin’ for a reason. This year’s plunge has raised more money than the last four plunges in Clarksville combined. We set a goal of $10,000, and I’m happy to tell you that we have already surpassed that goal.\u201d<\/p>\n
One of the big story-lines of the day was CPD Chief Al Ainsley. He agreed to dive in wearing his full uniform if he reached a personal goal of $500.00. He met that goal, and was one of the first ones in the pool on Saturday.<\/p>\n
[320left]\u201cIt all started back in November with conversations centered on trying to find a location,\u201d Parker said. \u201cAPSU has been an incredible partner. Thanks to them for letting us use this space. And Clarksville Police Department really started the ball rolling with their advertising, marketing, and fund-raising efforts. They showed up in a big way. They had more than ten ‘plungers’ on their team, and they had this year’s top individual fund-raiser.\u201d<\/p>\n
CPD Officers stepped up in another heart-warming way on Saturday.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese officers also, and this meant a lot to me, helped a Special Olympics athlete take today’s Polar Plunge,\u201d Parker said. \u201cLee Giles, from Clarksville, has some mobility issues. His mother wanted to let him plunge, but was concerned about being able to physically get him out of the pool. That’s when the folks from CPD stepped up and said they would stay in the pool and do whatever they had to do to make this possible for Lee. That moment was quite beautiful. This was a great day for the community.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Clarksville, TN<\/strong> – Dozens of brave souls signed up for this year’s Polar Plunge, which was held Saturday at Austin Peay State University’s Foy Fitness and Recreation Center Pool. Spectators enjoyed a very eclectic costume contest, followed by teams and individuals diving into the chilly water, all to support Tennessee Special Olympics.<\/p>\n![\"Members](\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Polar-Plunge-46.jpg\" "\\"Members")
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