Showing posts with label charity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label charity. Show all posts

Pinky's Walk to the Future keeps the Fun in Fundraising

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Pinky (center) and friends know how to have fun


"If it's not fun, we won't do it", says Pat (Pinky) Erickson, President of Pinky's Passion for a Parkinson's Cure, with regard to fundraising. There was lots of fun to be had at Pinky's 4th Annual Walk to the Future, a future without Parkinson's.

A dunk tank for non-walkers

The Walk was held underneath a perfectly blue sky at the Edmonds-Woodway Stadium on July 27th and held something for everyone; face painting and games for the kids, a dunk tank, door prizes, band performances, sun-bathing, and some people actually walking.

Pinky (center) and husband Steve

Pinky herself took to the stage at the end of Third Train Running's set to sing a rousing rendition of "I'll Fly Away". 

Taco Time was there, too.

Amidst the fun, the group raised over $24,000 which will go to Parkinson's research.  Pat says they cheerfully accept contributions all year long. Their address P.O. Box 55063, Shoreline, 98155 or online.



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Fourth Annual Walk to the Future July 27 benefits Parkinson's research

Monday, July 15, 2013

2010 Walk to the Future

Pinky's Passion for a Parkinson's Cure presents their Fourth Annual Walk to the Future  . .  a future without Parkinson's on Saturday, July 27th, from 10am to 3pm at the Edmonds-Woodway High School Stadium, 7600 212th SW, Edmonds 98026.

The day promises to be both fun and educational. There will be a dunk tank, games for the kids, face painting, prize drawings, band performances and lunch provided by Taco Time as well as informational booths provided by the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation and the Washington State Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association.

Registration is $35 and includes lunch and a t-shirt. Children under 10 are free. ALL funds raised go to Parkinson's research, education and support. Details, Registrations, and Donations here

Event is being sponsored by Hensel Design Studios, Erickson Family Enterprises, Greenwood True Value, Haggen, Taco Time, Commercial Real Estate Advisors, Levy Investment Group, American Brewing Company, Greenwood, Ohlund & Co., The Bounty, Easy Monkey Taproom and To The Future.


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Fourth annual Walk into the Future July 27

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Pat and Steve Erickson with Michael J. Fox
at the Team Fox dinner in New York


Pinky's Passion for a Parkinson's Cure hopes to Walk into the Future (a future without Parkinson's disease) at their Fourth Annual Walk on July 27th at the Edmonds-Woodway Stadium.  It is being held from 10 am to 3 pm. The cost for registration is $35 and includes lunch and an event t-shirt. 

Pat Erickson (Pinky) envisions a world free from Parkinson's disease - in the not too distant future. Pinky's Passion (a non-profit organization founded by Erickson) has raised over $180,000 for Parkinson's disease research. They give money to both local (NW Parkinson's Foundation and APDA) and national foundations (Michael J. Fox Foundation). They are members of Team Fox, the grassroots branch of the MJ Fox Foundation.

Pat is a long-time Shoreline resident, PTA, school, and community volunteer.

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Give BIG today - maximize your charitable donation

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

GiveBIG Day - midnight to midnight (Pacific Daylight Time) on Wednesday, May 15, 2013

When you give to the organization of your choice on the Seattle Foundation website on May 15, the organization will receive a portion of matching funds from the Foundation and corporate sponsors' "stretch pool".  The amount of the "stretch" depends on the size of the stretch pool and how much is raised in total donations.

Naturally, the more that is donated to each group, the greater the match will be. 


The one day event aims to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations which make our region a healthier and more vital place to live. 



The Starbucks Golden Ticket: throughout GiveBIG, donors will be chosen at random and an additional $1,000 will be given to the charity that received their donation. 

Dance companies, animal rescue groups and shelters, solar and environmental groups, the entire list is on the Seattle Foundation webpage.


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Cars creating miracles for Seattle Children's Hospital

Friday, May 3, 2013


 

CARS CREATING MIRACLES

Tax deductible
Free towing
Any vehicle, any condition

Your donated vehicle will provide critical funding to Seattle Children’s Hospital and further our mission while supporting our goals. Through a partnership with Insurance Auto Auctions Inc., we process and sell the vehicles donated to us, turning them into much-needed dollars.    


And Seattle Children’s Hospital is not the only one to benefit from the donation. You receive a tax deduction and also help the environment.

Vehicle does not mean cars only. 
We accept any of the following

Cars, Boats, Trucks, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, 
Personal watercraft and Heavy equipment.

Call or visit us online to donate your vehicle to Seattle Children’s Hospital: 888-205-8941.


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Shred your documents for charity

Sunday, April 28, 2013


If you missed the last shredding event, you have another chance to get rid of those sensitive documents safely.

On Saturday May 4th, a mobile shredding unit, generously donated by Shred-It, will be at the QFC located at 145th and 15th NE on the Seattle side of the street, between the hours of 10am - 1pm.  

The event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Shoreline /N. Seattle which will take place June 1st/2nd at Kings High School, 19302 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline.  

Suggested donations are $3 for filled, large grocery bags, $5 for a file box, $10 for a garbage sack full of documents for shredding.

Help protect your identity and support an important cause at the same time! Cash or checks made out to American Cancer Society are welcome. For more information contact Celeste McArthur at 206-365-7345.


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Bartell Drugs takes a leadership role in the fight against diabetes

Saturday, April 13, 2013


Bartell Drugs takes a leadership role in the fight against diabetes this weekend at the American Diabetes Association Seattle Expo, Saturday, April 13 from 9am to 3pm at the Washington State Convention Center.

The event is free to the public.

For individuals at risk or living with diabetes, the Expo provides free health screenings and consultations, cooking demonstrations, expert presentations, product and service exhibitors and more at the largest community gathering dedicated to diabetes awareness and health.

As a presenting sponsor for the event, Bartell's pharmacists will provide multiple free screening opportunities including hemoglobin A1C testing for diabetics, blood glucose, blood pressure, BMI (body mass index) and cholesterol, as well as foot exams.

Screenings by Bartell Drugs and other Expo participants are available until supplies last, so early attendance is suggested.



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Walk MS brings hope and support to Puget Sound Sunday at the UW

Thursday, April 11, 2013


More than 10,000 people are expected to turn out for Walk MS in eight cities across Western and Central Washington on April 13 and 14. They walk to raise funds for research, services and programs for people whose lives are affected by multiple sclerosis, with a shared goal of one day bringing about a world free of MS.

The National MS Society, Greater Northwest Chapter has set a total fundraising goal of $1.6 million for Walk MS Washington, presented by Haggen Northwest Fresh and TOP Food / Drug. Together with a dozen other Walk MS events in Alaska and Montana, the Chapter hopes to raise $2 million during its largest annual event.

Local Washington Walk MS sites includes:

Sunday, April 14, at the University of Washington, 3870 Montlake Boulevard NE, from 9:00am – 1:00pm. Thousands of walkers are expected at this event, which raises money to fight multiple sclerosis, including supporting programs and services for people living with MS and their families, as well as research into prevention, treatments and a cure.

“Every Walk MS team member has a different story and motivation for participating. Some rally around a friend or relative living with MS. Others walk in memory of one who is with them in spirit. And many deal with the ups and downs of MS in their own lives,” said Chapter President Patty Shepherd-Barnes. 

To start a team, make a donation or learn more, call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter, at 800-344-4867 and press 2, or visit the webpage

About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with at least two to three times more women than men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects more than 2.1 million people worldwide.

About the National MS Society, Greater Northwest Chapter
Headquartered in Seattle, the Greater Northwest Chapter was founded in 1946. The organization serves 12,000 people living with MS and more than 72,000 others who are affected by the disease, including families, friends, caregivers and health care professionals, in Alaska, Montana, and Western and Central Washington.



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Attention volunteer organizations: United Way opportunity

Sunday, January 6, 2013


The United Way of King County is offering two initiatives, to work intensively with selected social service agencies in the county to increase and vitalize their volunteers.

They are seeking Human Services Organizations with:

1.    Untapped potential in their ability to deliver services through the strategic use of volunteers
2.    The drive to expand their capacity and better engage volunteers in the delivery of their work

Is your organization ready to take your volunteer engagement efforts to new heights?  In the current economic climate, human service organizations must maximize all resources – including smart and effective use of volunteers.

United Way of King County, in partnership with 501 Commons, is offering TWO initiatives to help you make the most of your volunteer program.

United Way of King County’s Volunteer Impact Partnership increases organizational capacity to more effectively meet your mission through recruiting, engaging and retaining high-value volunteers. In the past 3 years, 50 organizations have seen the benefits of enhancing their volunteer efforts through our VIP 360 program. Now VIP is expanding to bring more resources for mobilizing volunteers.  With more volunteers, more effective processes, better retention rates and strategic placement of skilled volunteers, organizations are better poised to fulfill their mission in the most cost effective way.

United Way VIP 360 – helps your organization create a fundamental shift in the way you engage volunteers and a solid roadmap for improving your volunteer services through:

  • Two skilled facilitators to lead the organization through a 360 degree assessment of your volunteer program
  • Training, tools and resources that help you identify key issues and develop a plan for improvement
  • Opportunities for peer discussions and leadership support
  • Opportunity to apply for a post-program grant to implement your plan
  • An overall investment of support worth more than $15,000.

United Way VIP Manager Corps – A temporary boost in volunteer program staffing so that you can strategically grow your volunteer programs. Organizations will have:
  • The opportunity to host a pro-bono Volunteer Manager for 10 hours/week for 6-9 months
  • The ability to focus strategic efforts while keeping current volunteer efforts humming
  • Access to volunteer management training, tools and resources
Organizations in Kent, South and North King County strongly encouraged to apply.

Is your organization ready to commit?
Call United Way to schedule a brief screening call by January 7, 2013. Program applications must be received by January 14, 2013.

Contact Carolyn Cunningham, 206-461-3656


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Northshore Firefighters Fill the Boot on Sunday morning

Friday, October 5, 2012

Northshore Firefighters will be out in Lake Forest Park and Kenmore on Sunday morning with boot in hand, asking for donations for the MDA.

Sunday, 9am to noon, firefighters will Fill the Boot in their annual fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, taking donations of cash and checks, each attempting to fill his/her boot to the top.

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.




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SightConnection second annual Walkathon Sept 29

Tuesday, September 4, 2012



Share the Vision, SightConnection’s second annual walkathon, will be Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Magnuson Park in Seattle, beginning at 9:00 am. 

This is a family- and dog-friendly fundraising event that directly supports SightConnection’s services and programs for those in our community living with vision loss. Top prizes include a year-long spa package from Caruh Spa and a wine-tasting party for 12 at Tefft Cellars. 

In addition, Elvis will be joining us for a pre-walk concert and the post-walk dance party (Seattle-Tacoma's own Elvis By Dano!). Supporters who prefer not to walk are still welcome to raise funds and join us for the live music and festivities. Magnuson Park is located at 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115. Enter the park at the 65th Street entrance. Register as an individual walker, team captain, or join a team online or by calling 1-800-458-4888.

SightConnection would like to thank our sponsors of Share the Vision 2012: Acucela, D.A. Davidson, King County Optometric Society, Enhanced Vision, and Vine Dahlen.

SightConnection (formerly known as Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted) is a non-profit organization that promotes the well-being of those in our community adjusting to vision loss by connecting them with mobility and independent living skills, assistive technology and aids, and emotional health resources and coping strategies. SightConnection helps people live well with vision loss throughout King, Snohomish, and Skagit counties.


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Registration open for September Share the Vision Walkathon

Friday, July 20, 2012

SightConnection (formerly known as Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted) is having its second annual walkathon benefit Share the Vision on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Magnuson Park in Seattle, beginning at 9:00 am. 

Share the Vision Walkathon is a family- and dog-friendly event that directly supports SightConnection’s services and programs. The walk routes are easy and accessible, level and looped paths. Participants can choose to walk one or two miles. 

SightConnection is excited to announce that Seattle-Tacoma's own Elvis By Dano! will be getting everyone’s feet moving before the walk begins, and the feature entertainment for the post-walk party will be Seattle’s essential Philly soul, Motown and funk band Soul Jelly

Supporters who prefer not to walk are still welcome to raise funds and join us for the live music and festivities. Register as an individual walker, team captain, or join a team online or by calling 800-458-4888.

Magnuson Park is located at 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115.

SightConnection is a non-profit organization that promotes the well-being of those in our community adjusting to vision loss by connecting them with mobility and independent living skills, assistive technology and aids, and emotional health resources and coping strategies. SightConnection helps people live well with vision loss throughout King, Snohomish, and Skagit counties. More information here or call 800-458-4888.



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a future without Parkinson's disease - walk on July 28

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Pat and Steve Erickson flank actor Michael J. Fox
at the 2012 Team Fox MVP Awards Dinner

Pinky's Passion for a Parkinson's Cure is having their 3rd annual Walk to the Future . . . . a future without Parkinson's disease - on Saturday, July 28th at the Edmonds-Woodway High School, 7600 - 212th S. W., Edmonds, WA 98026.

The Walk goes from 10 am to 3 pm - but people don't need to be present the whole time. They can come for an hour or stay the whole day. There will be two bands, Third Training Running and Pinky's All Stars, playing throughout the day.

There will be a "dunk" tank this year - which should prove to be fun on a hot day. The registration fee is $35 and includes an event t -shirt and a box lunch. Children under 10 are free.

In attendance this year will be Miranda Lanzillotti, an Officer from Team Fox (the Michael J. Fox Foundation's grassroots fundraising organization).

Pinky, aka Pat Erickson, and her husband Steve are members of Team Fox and were invited to attend Michael J. Fox's MVP Awards dinner in April of this year, based on the level of donations. Last year Pinky's Passion gave Team Fox $35,000. Pinky's Passion is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity. In addition to giving to the Fox Foundation, Pinky's Passion supports two local Parkinson's foundations; the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation and the Washington State Chapter of the American Parkinson's Association.

More information at http://www.pinkyspassion.org/

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GiveBIG to Market Bucks

Monday, April 30, 2012


The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market opens Sunday, May 13th, Mother's Day, at 11:00 am.

Before we start the Season, we'd like to tell you about the Market Bucks program Friends of Third Place Commons started at our Market a few years ago. 


Market Bucks are distributed to local schools and agencies like the Center for Human Services and our local Senior Center. They identify the people and families in our neighborhood who need assistance.

On May 2, you can leverage your donation almost magically, through The Seattle Foundation's Give Big Campaign.

Donate to Friends of Third Place Commons between midnight and midnight on May 2 through our page "Friends of Third Place Commons" in The Seattle Foundation’s Giving Center. We'll turn your bucks into Market Bucks that will feed hungry neighbors.


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Walk MS takes place April 14-15 to raise money for support and research

Thursday, March 22, 2012


A wave of Walk MS T-shirts and tennis shoes will be the norm April 14-15 as more than 10,000 people turn out for Walk MS events in Seattle and seven other communities across Washington – all working toward a world free of multiple sclerosis.

The National MS Society, Greater Northwest Chapter has set a total fundraising goal for Washington of $1.87 million for the events, which are being presented by Haggen Food and Pharmacy, and Top Food and Drug. Together with more than a dozen other Walk MS events in Alaska and Montana, the Chapter hopes to raise just over $2.2 million for its single largest fundraiser.

The 4-mile Seattle Walk will take place Sunday, April 15, at the Alaska Airlines Arena (Hec Edmundson Pavilion) on the UW Campus, 3870 Montlake Blvd. NE. Registration opens at 9 a.m., with a program at 9:30 a.m. and the walk scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

Other Washington Walk MS events will take place on Saturday, April 14, including one in Snohomish County. The events support services and programs for people living with MS as well as research into causes, treatments and a cure.

“Walk MS is absolutely vital, because research is bringing better and better treatments and pushing us that much closer to a cure,” said Chapter President Patty Shepherd-Barnes. “Also, in this economy, people living with MS depend more than ever on Walk MS-supported services and programs.”

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. It usually affects people between the ages of 20 and 50 with varied and unpredictable symptoms including fatigue, numbness, loss of balance, vision problems and paralysis. There is no cure for MS, but better treatments over the years are helping people live with and manage the disease.

For more information, call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter, at 1-800-344-4867 and press 2, or visit the website 




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Join the Relay For Life of Shoreline - raise awareness of cancer, raise funds, and celebrate life

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Relay For Life of Shoreline - June 2-3, 10am-10am (overnight event) at Woolsey Stadium at King's Schools, 19303 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133. Admission: FREE.

The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life is an event to celebrate cancer survivors, remember the loved ones we have lost, and fight back against this terrible disease.

This overnight event brings teams of 8-15 people together to walk around the Woolsey Stadium track all night to raise cancer awareness.

A party-like atmosphere prevails as team members camp out on the surrounding grounds to enjoy music, food, fun, entertainment, and raise funds for cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient services and programs.

There is strong support for those wishing to be involved.
There are meetings every first Wednesday of the month until the event: March 7, April 4, May 2 - from 6pm-7pm at Arbor Deli at King's Schools, 19303 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133.

These meetings welcome all team captains, team members, cancer survivors, caregivers, and anyone else that wants more information on how they can participate.

For more information please contact Kara Fortney or visit the web page.


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Relay for Life Kickoff Party January 22 at Spin Alley - Food, Bowling, and Magic

Thursday, January 12, 2012

For more information see Relay For Life or contact Kara Fortney 425-322-1130.

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Jacob’s Well Dessert Fundraiser, October 15 in Edmonds

Saturday, October 8, 2011



Jacob’s Well Dessert Fundraiser, Saturday, October 15, 2011, 7-8:30pm, Edmonds Performing Arts Center, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds, 98020.

Vision House will hold a Building Hope fundraiser to benefit the Jacob's Well project in Shoreline, a 20-unit housing complex, day care, and support services being built for homeless women with children.

Kids from Vision House in Renton
The event is free.  Guests will be invited to make a donation to help build housing for homeless children and mothers.

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Shoreline breast cancer survivor among 587 in Row for the Cure on Seattle’s Lake Union September 18

Saturday, September 24, 2011

The Martha's Moms rowing crew in the Row for the Cure.  Photo by Michael Garrison.

By Mike McQuaid

Seventy-one year-old breast cancer survivor Poo Penrose of Shoreline was among 587 rowers and dragon boat paddlers making a big splash against breast cancer last Sunday morning, September 18, 2011 on Seattle’s Lake Union at the 12th annual Row for the Cure regatta.

The local breast cancer fundraiser has grown to become the largest benefit rowing regatta on the West Coast and is among the top third-party fundraisers of the Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  In partnership with USRowing and the George Pocock Rowing Foundation, the local regatta has raised over a half-million dollars for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and is among regattas in 16 states and Germany that have generated over $2 million for Komen affiliates.

Latham and Penrose in bow of boat
Photo by Michael Garrison
Penrose, along with her daughter Nancy Penrose Latham of Snohomish, is among breast cancer survivors from throughout the region powering some 110 rowing shells Sunday morning.  The two successfully defended last year’s title in the parent/child eight-oared event since they were the only mother-daughter team!   Penrose is among five members of Fremont’s Martha’s Moms Rowing Club that have been diagnosed with the disease over the years.
   
After losing her own mother to breast cancer at the age three and later surviving her own scrap with the disease, Penrose knows that rowing has been the constant that helped her regain her life and a means to encourage other women, including her daughter, to be more vigilant with their self exams.
  
“The real meat in this fight, and rowing, are the people,” said Penrose, who practices three mornings a week with her “Moms” team, a group of 20 women aged 45 – 72 named for its first coach Martha Beattie, the wife of former Seattle Mariners pitcher Jim Beattie.  
“Thanks to the work of Komen there is so much more awareness of this disease and the importance of early detection than when my mom was diagnosed.  If you seek help there are so many doors that are now open.”
Crews representing 19 local rowing clubs from Seattle, Redmond, Bainbridge and Vashon Islands, Renton and Everett started near Seattle Pacific University in the Lake Washington Ship Canal and raced around the south end of Lake Union to the finish line on the lake’s east shore.

Penrose and Latham help power their Martha’s Moms crew to a 23 minute, 49.6 second finish.  Over 600 rowers from 19 local clubs participated in the local regatta, one of 20 across 16 US states and Germany.  With fundraising continuing through November 1, the event has already raised $57,000.  

To contribute to a Susan G. Komen for the Cure through a rowing club in your community visit Row for the Cure.

A celebration honoring participants and breast cancer survivors was held at Seattle’s Pocock Rowing Center after the race.


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Irons Brothers Construction team to march in Seattle AIDS Walk

Thursday, September 22, 2011


On Saturday, September 24, 2011 Joseph and Melissa Irons, along with the Irons Brothers Construction staff, friends, family, and colleagues will participate in 25th annual Seattle AIDS Walk.

For more than six years Shoreline-based Irons Brothers Construction has been walking in this local fundraising event to raise money, support, and awareness for the work Lifelong AIDS Alliance does to care, treat, and support those living with HIV/AIDS in the local community.

Since 1983, Lifelong AIDS Alliance has been providing local HIV/AIDS residents with vital resources and programs. They provide care, prevent new infections, advocate for change, and create community for those living with HIV/AIDS in our local area.

Joseph and Melissa Irons say, "In the past, our donations have totaled up to $4-5,000 each year, but this year has been tough for donors and we need your support! You can donate by clicking here"

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