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Waldo Canyon Fire concert raises $288K
Posted: 07.06.2012 at 8:47 AM
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- The "Community Rises" concert to benefit victims of the Waldo Canyon Fire brought in almost $300,000 Wednesday night.

Officials with the World Arena, which hosted the Independence Day concert, released totals Thursday. At the concert, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, CenterPlate and the arena collected $85,407.90 from concertgoers.

Pikes Peak United Way also held a telethon during the show and collected more than $200,000, bringing the total to $288,807. 

The Waldo Canyon Victims Assistance Fund, which the Pikes Peak United Way manages, will receive all funds.

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