WOOD RIVER - The Patches & Badges Organization and the Wood River Police Association did a good deed recently with a significant donation to Christine Brendel, who with her three children, lost everything they owned in a fire last month.
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Two checks were presented recently to Brendel for a combined $750.
"It is our hope that this helps the start of re-building memories," the Wood River Police Association and Patches & Badges said in a release.
If you wish to help Brendel and their children it is suggested you contact the Wood River Police Department at (618) 251-3113.
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