14k donations helps Midlands Gives surpass 2018 record
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The largest fundraiser in the state wraps up at midnight Tuesday (5/7) night.
Close to midnight, donations surpassed $1.9 million with more than 14,000 donations.
Earlier in the evening, Midlands Gives beat its record set in 2018 of $1.7 million.
#MidlandsGives is up past 1.5 mill in just under 7 hours. Lets beat last years record high of 1.7 mill. You have until midnight to give. Go to @abc_columbia to see how we can help make a difference together. @centralcarolin pic.twitter.com/AJovVAcIUU
— Rochelle Dean ABC News (@RochelleDean) May 7, 2019
The event raises money and awareness for local non-profits in an 18-hour online giving event.
Today, we are ALL philanthropists! Thanks to everyone who donated today to #MidlandsGives! Your support is greatly appreciated. pic.twitter.com/DsyXYgdjj0
— Community Foundation (@CCCFtweets) May 8, 2019
Since its inception in 2014 the event has raised $7,280,500 for local nonprofits.
