More than $2M raised for Northeast Ohio children battling life-threatening illnesses
Published: Sep. 10, 2023 at 6:10 PM EDT|Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 6:54 AM EDT
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The 9th annual 24 in 24 fundraiser was held at Progressive Field this weekend.
The non-profit raises money for A Special Wish Northeast Ohio Chapter, an organization that helps grant wishes for children battling life-threatening illnesses.
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This weekend’s fundraiser required the 400 participants to run 24 miles in 24 hours.
Wish kids were waiting at the finish line to present their finisher medals.
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This year, they raised a record-breaking $2 million, which organizers said will help more than 450 children in the Special Wish program.
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