Legacy of Giving

July 1, 2019

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​ ​Mitchell Thorp Foundation

Mitchell Thorp Foundation supports families during a time of crisis
760.603.8853,  mitchellthorp.org  
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Channel 10News anchor Steve Atkinson, Brad and Beth Thorp, and the Matthews family

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