First-ever hometown torch run in Mt. Lebanon supports Special Olympics
The Mount Lebanon community came together for its first-ever hometown torch run to support the Special Olympics.
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The Mount Lebanon community came together for its first-ever hometown torch run to support the Special Olympics.
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