CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKAVILLENOW) The Clarksville community provided great support for the Tip A Cop fundraiser for Special Olympics held at O’Charleys on Riverside Drive this week.
According to Clarksville Police Department spokesman Jim Knoll, $3,539 was raised for Special Olympics in a single day.
Photos by Jim Knoll, CPD
“The officers were busy hustling to serve soft drinks, clearing tables and anything else needed to help the amazing O’Charleys’ staff who welcomed the event with open arms and great attitudes,” Knoll said.
The patrons spoke with officers and had the opportunity to meet some of the Special Olympics athletes who proudly displayed their Olympian medals.
The Clarksville Police Department will also host a Polar Plunge fundraiser to collect more money for Special Olympics. The “Freezin for the Reason” Polar Plunge will be held February 2 at the Foy Center in the campus of Austin Peay State University. Participants can sign up on the Polar Plunge website. You can also donate to someone who has already signed up, or get more information about how you can help.
All the funds raised will be donated to support Special Olympics.