The 2020 Special Olympics Polar Plunge in Watauga County was Thursday the 27th of February in the Duck Pond at App State. Water temperature was around 32 degrees.
Watauga Law Enforcement agencies sponsor the event that raises money for Special Olympics and draws students and community members to dress up in costumes and jump into the chilly (and duck seasoned) waters of the Duck Pond. ASU ROTC kicked off the plunge as usual with its tactical element (the Commandos) crossing the pond as a unit. They were followed with the remaining Cadets and Cadre jumping into the pond off of the event platform. ASU ROTC has been the highest fundraising group for many years in this event. They repeated the effort this year, raising over $1500.
All of the money raised stays in Watauga and goes directly toward the training and competition efforts of the athletes.
Commando Club Leadership Set Up the Safety Rope and Lead the Way
The Rest of the Cadet Battalion Jumps in
Comrades for the Cause
Polar Plunge 20
Polar Plunge 20