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Students from Western Illinois University's School of Agriculture's 11 student clubs had a record year in raising money to buy presents for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree.
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Agriculture Students Buy Gifts for 21 Children on SA Angel Tree

December 18, 2018

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MACOMB, IL – Students from Western Illinois University's School of Agriculture's 11 student clubs had a record year in raising money to buy presents for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree.

Students raised about $1,500 to fulfill the gift wishes of 21 children on the Angel Tree, placed on the WIU campus.

Representatives from the WIU clubs, about 25 students, shopped for the gifts at the Macomb Walmart store Dec. 6. The students spent about $75 on each child.

The previous record was fulfilling wishes for 18 children.

For more information about the WIU School of Agriculture, visit wiu.edu/agriculture.


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