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WAAY-TV Raises $670,000 for COVID-19 Relief


Topic: Vaccine Education
Posted on 5/6/2020

Allen Media’s ABC affiliate WAAY-TV Huntsville, Ala., raised nearly $670,000 in a two-week long coronavirus relief fund effort that culminated on May 5. All money goes directly to frontline responders for coronavirus and nonprofits dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. WAAY hosted a half hour special at 6:30 p.m. on May 5 to thank the community and show people that money is going to grass roots efforts to feed children, newly homeless families, and provide PPEs for health care workers.



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