BOONE—Take a dip in the duck pond at Appalachian State University for a great cause. The 17th annual Polar Plunge will begin with on-site registration Feb. 19 from 3-4 p.m. with the event to follow.

The annual event raises money for Special Olympics athletes in Watauga County. It is sponsored by Watauga County law enforcement agencies and Watauga County Parks and Recreation.

Last year’s event raised just over $8,000 in less than an hour, with the ROTC program on campus raising $1,520, and a BBQ fundraiser netted $1,381.69. Other student groups raised nearly $1,500 and corporate donations added another $3,660.

Registration for this year’s event is $25 per person or $20 per person for groups of five or more. Prizes will be award for the most extreme costume (male and female), and to the top fundraising group and individual. All participants will receive a Polar Plunge beach towel.

For more information, contact Keron Poteat at Watauga County Parks and Recreation at 828-264-9511 or [email protected].

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.

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