CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office brought in a hair-raising amount of money during their Hairy Holidays fundraiser.
For a $30-a-month donation, male deputies could grow their beards out for the month of November and December. Female deputies could wear a colorful undershirt or not wear a tie which is normally part of the required uniform.
The two-month event the MCSO raised $11,875 for five local charities and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during their Hairy Holidays Fundraiser. This year the MCSO extended the campaign to the end of the year and donated funds raised during December to help local charities.
Manna Cafe, Soldiers and Families Embraced (SAFE), Angel Fund and Urban Ministries were each presented a check for $1,200 and YAIPaks for $1,375 during the Sheriff’s Office Annual Christmas Luncheon.
A donation for $5,700 was also made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital which comprised of money raised during the month of November.
