SEGMENT #1: Town of Mount Pleasant Police Department, Polar Plunge
GUEST: Lt. Donald Calabrese
ISSUE: Special Olympics
There is a unique relationship between police departments nationwide and the Special Olympics. That relationship is shared here in the Lowcountry by the Mount Pleasant Police Department. February 28th, the MP Police Department will team with the Isle of Palms police to host their annual Polar Plunge, which is a benefit event for Special Olympics. Lt. Donald Calabrese with the Mount Pleasant Police Department and the point person for the event, talked about the history of the relationship between the police and Special Olympics. Calabrese then provided all of the details on the upcoming Polar Plunge including sponsors, entertainment and how individuals can participate. Importantly, Calabrese shared how the event raises money for Special Olympics and what those funds will assist.

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SEGMENT #2: Summerville YMCA
GUEST: Justin Ramel, Marketing Director
ISSUE: Community Service
For 50 years, the Summerville YMCA has been serving the Summerville area, and the Lowcountry. But today’s YMCA is different from 50 years ago. Justin Ramel, the Summerville YMCA Marketing Director, addressed some of the changes. Most people see the YMCA as a building with a basketball court and a pool, and while the Summerville Y has both, the non-profit is more than just a work-out facility. Ramel discussed the many programs the YMCA offers that go beyond fitness for both youth and seniors. He shared information about membership and how there are actually 3 different YMCA facilities in Summerville. Ramel also provided information about two major events, the Shamrock Shuffle and the Y’s biggest fundraiser, the Flowertown Festival and where the funds those events raise are used.