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Kevin On The Roof: 9/21 Check-In

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Kevin On The Roof: 9/21 Check-In

 

Long time STRIVE volunteer, Kevin Fitzpatrick, is kicking off his 9th year of camping on the roof in support of STRIVE!

  •  Kevin is on top of the roof at Patriot Subaru (769 Portland Road, Saco) and will not come down until he raises $50,000 for STRIVE! Usually, Kevin’s roof-top stay is 7+ days.
  •  There are so many ways to help Kevin reach his goal and get off that roof!

o   Text KEVIN to 207-223-3321

o   Make a donation online at www.helpkevinhelpstrive.org

o   Visit Kevin and the STRIVE team at Patriot Subaru and have Kevin lower his donation bucket

o   Mail donations to STRIVE (28 Foden Road, South Portland)

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