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KPLC-TV Raises $51,000 for Trooper’s Family


Topic: Military-Focused Initiatives
Posted on 10/19/2015

Raycom Media’s NBC affiliate KPLC-TV Lake Charles, La., hosted a "Blue Friday" campaign on August 28. The initiative raised $51,000 to support the family of fallen Louisiana State Senior Trooper Steven Vincent. KPLC also promoted other fundraisers, which brought in a total of $100,000 for his wife and son. KPLC aired this video in honor of Trooper Vincent.



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