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Area rescue squad kicks off annual fund drive

The Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad's annual fund drive got a boost from the University last Thursday.

Leonard W. Sandridge Jr., University executive vice president and chief operating officer, announced a $25,000 donation from the University on the first day of the CARS fundraising drive.

"It's a partnership for caring for the community," Sandridge said.

The University is one of approximately 2,800 business that CARS services in the Charlottesville area. A total of 56 University students volunteer for the agency, according to the CARS Web site.

CARS President David Starmer said the squad is unique in that it is an "all volunteer rescue squad

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