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Telethon Raises $40,770 for Natick Service Council
The Natick Service Council telethon on Wednesday raised thousands for families in need in Natick.
In its inaugural appearance on Wednesday, the Natick Service Council Telethon raised around $40,770. The money will be used to stock the food pantry and for eviction prevention, mental health counseling, access to healthcare and other services that the NSC provides. "We are thrilled," said Firkins Reed the council's director of development and outreach. Thursday morning, donations were still pouring in, she said. "We're really excited there was so much involvement and the kids were so excited it really was a community event." Before the telethon on Wednesday night, which ran from 6 to 9 p.m. on Natick Pegasus, the NSC had a stated goal of $30,000. Before the night was over, the goal was well surpassed. The event was hosted by WCVB-TV …
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Jeanette Szretter
6:06 pm on Friday, October 21, 2011
It was a fantastic event! So many creative and generous people donated their time and talents to help our neighbors in need! I look forward to watching the re-broadcasts on Pegasus and just realized that donations can still be made by clicking on the "Donate Now" button at http://www.natickservicecouncil.org/ . Natick continues to prove why it's called "The Home of Champions"! more ›