Polar Bear Dip raises $5,000 to kick start 2024 Ashland Relay for Life fundraising

Ashland Times-Gazette
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It's estimated about 200 people attended the New Year's Day Polar Bear Dip at Charles Mill Lake, and while there is still some totals and pledges coming in, Ashland County Relay for Life has so far collected more than $5,000 through the fundraiser.

Sarah Beam, senior development manager of the American Cancer Society, said the fundraiser and a few other events are helping to lead up to the June 8 Relay for Life that will take place at the Ashland County Fairgrounds, 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

The annual Polar Bear Dip was held at Charles Mill Lake in Mifflin on New Year's Day. About 200 participants took the plunge in support of Ashland County Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
The annual Polar Bear Dip was held at Charles Mill Lake in Mifflin on New Year's Day. About 200 participants took the plunge in support of Ashland County Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.

Relay for Life of Ashland County has a goal of raising $50,000 in 2024, according to Beam.

This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Ashland Relay for Life raises $5K at annual Polar Bear Dip