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Victims First: Amy Sussman

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Victims First: Amy Sussman

Matt speaks with Amy Sussman Aunt of Lewiston shooting victim Maxx Hathaway. The Lewiston fund issue continues. The nonprofit that is giving money to survivors and victims’ families is giving it through Victimsfirst.org. Victims first is a victims advocacy organization, and if people want to give to that fund for the Lewiston folks, they can do it there. It is help directly to the survivors and victims’ families. 100% in 100% out to the survivors and families.

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