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Claim Text: The event’s stated purpose was to raise money for the food pantry at Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Catholic church in the North Albany neighborhood where Kennedy was once an altar boy.
Simplified Text: The purpose of the event was to raise money for the food pantry at Sacred Heart of Jesus church.
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM (10 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM (10 months ago)

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