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Community Corner Interview: Kristin Sancken of ReadyKids

Community Corner Interview: Kristin Sancken of ReadyKids

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We talked with Kristin Sancken, Communications Officer at ReadyKids, about their Sunshine Balloon Project which celebrates the remarkable, resilient, and ready children in our Charlottesville community this holiday season. More info here: Sunshine Balloon Project – Ready Kids (readykidscville.org)

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