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KUSA-TV Shred-A-Thon Sets Records


Topic: Community-Focused Initiatives
Posted on 5/1/2016

TEGNA’S NBC affiliate KUSA-TV Denver raised $94,000 for Metro-Denver Crime Stoppers in the 9th annual Shred-a-thon, held May 14 at six locations throughout the metro area. Metro-Denver Crime Stoppers supports local law enforcement agencies by offering cash rewards for tips that help solve crimes. The Shred-A-Thon is Crime Stoppers’ biggest fund raiser. In addition, hundreds of thousands of pounds of sensitive documents were shredded at the event. Last year, KUSA raised $75,000.



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