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KFC Offering $11,000 If You Name Your Baby Harland

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- KFC is trying to convince you to name your baby Harland. Harland is the first name of the Kentucky Fried Chicken's founder, Colonel Harland Sanders. September 9 will be his 128th birthday.

The child who is born first on September 9 will be deemed the grand prize winner. If there is a tie, a random drawing between those tied will determine the winner.

The "Name Your Baby Harland" contest is open from September 9 to October 9 so you have a month to submit the birth certificate.

The grand prize is $11,000 awarded in the form of a check to go towards the baby's college education.

The winner will be announced on or about October 15. You may enter the contest here.

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