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Firefighter killed while battling in blaze in Ohio identified as father of 2
By Eric Thompson
KDKA Turkey Fund
Eric Thompson
Eric Thompson
Reporter · Shadyside, PA
With a master's degree in Education Journalism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Eric Thompson has spent 4 years covering the education system in Pittsburgh. His prior experience includes stints at local education-focused publications where he reported on policy changes and community concerns surrounding schools.
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The KDKA Turkey Fund is in partnership with PNC Bank and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.With the help of generous community members like you, the KDKA Turkey Fund has provided Thanksgiving dinners for more than a million neighbors in need for the past 44 years! The tradition continues this year, and the need is greater than ever!Inflation continues to leave many families trying to figure out how to make ends meet. Just $20 can allow a family the means to share a meal with loved ones.PNC Bank will continue to support the KDKA Turkey Fund through collections in all PNC branches. Any donation of $50 or more made in your local branch will be matched by PNC up to $100,000. All money raised will go directly to helping people throughout the KDKA-TV viewing area in partnership with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and its network of agencies, partners and programs.You can help ensure that everyone has enough to eat this holiday season by donating to the KDKA Turkey Fund.There are
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