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Regional hospice to hold annual polar plunge

By CHARITY SMITH

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WAKEFIELD — The Regional Hospice Services has been raising funds and bringing the community together through its annual polar plunge for the last 14 years.

The annual event has people of all ages raising money to jump into freezing cold water. Jumpers range in age from 9 to 93, with 40 committed jumpers expected to participate this year.

“Our goal is to raise awareness as to what we have to offer and of course to raise funds,” said Matt Agee, volunteer coordinator for Regional Hospice Services.

Registration for this year’s plunge will take place from 10...