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50 Charities receive more than $63,000

CVS held special awards dinner Thursday night

Updated: Friday, 30 Nov 2012, 7:50 AM EST
Published : Friday, 30 Nov 2012, 7:50 AM EST

  • By Jeremy Brown

PROVIDENCE, R.I (WPRI) - A popular road race raised thousands of dollars in grants for dozens of local charities.

The CVS Caremark Downtown 5K held a special awards dinner Thursday night to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the race and the company's 13th year as title sponsor.

More than $63,000 in grants were presented to 50 youth-based non-profit groups.

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