‘Midlands Gives’ Online Fundraiser Sets Record

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  It was a big 24 hours for the online fundraiser, Midlands Gives.

Midlands Gives officials say they broke a record with more than $1.75 million in donations.

They totalled 14,665 individual gifts, which officials say is 900 more gifts than last year.

More than 370 nonprofits took part in the 24-hour online giving challenge which was hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation.

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