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Kevin On The Roof

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Kevin On The Roof

One of PSL Services / STRIVE’s biggest fundraisers and public events of the year
Kevin Fitzpatrick, one of the program directors for STRIVE has been doing this for more than a decade. Kevin has been up on the roof of Patriot Subaru since Tuesday morning and will not come down until they reach their fundraising goal of $80,000!

They raised over $62,000 last year in just 175 hours!
Sets up with a small tent to sleep in and a sound system to thank all who come out to support him. They have a fundraising thermometer that spans the height of the building so you can see when you pass by how they’re doing. Daily events at Patriot Subaru as well as ways to show your support if you’re not there, like wearing Flannel on Friday, or mismatching on Monday the 9th.

To donate and help support STRIVEs mission, you can stop by Patriot Subaru to say hi to Kevin yourself as he lowers the bucket for donations , or you can contribute on their website at PSLStrive.org or text KOTR to 50155.
Little more information here as well: PSL | Kevin on the Roof 

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