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Fundraiser Gains More Than $8K for Phil Conrad

Kathi McShane of Edgewood organized the event for her friend from high school who has cancer.

When Kathi McShane heard that an from high school was now fighting cancer, she knew she had to take action.

McShane of Edgewood organized a fundraiser and auction for who now resides in California but grew up in the neighborhood. The event was held Saturday night at the .

The event raised more than $8,400 to help Conrad and his family, along with more than $1,000 people had sent to the cause beforehand, according to McShane.

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