$30,000 Dash

Tuesday, May 21, WMRA is holding a $30,000 Dash.  Give Now!

In essence, when we reach $30,000, this brief May fundraiser is done. Which means it's a potential one-day event. If we're in the middle of Fresh Air, and we make the goal... that's it, the dash is over.

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