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Mascots For A Cure Trailer Stolen, Including Costumes Valued At $30,000

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A group that kicked off its tour to help sick children in Philadelphia is now rebuilding after a theft.

Someone stole the Mascots For A Cure trailer full of costumes.

The group is on a 36 city tour to raise awareness for pediatric cancer. The tour kicked off on Independence Mall last month

The U-Haul following Derek Zinser and Christopher Bruce went missing Thursday and was not recovered in time for their next hospital visit.

"It's like having a light and your shining it on those kids and families and seeing the impact we are making, and somebody pulls the chord," said Bruce.

Parts of a custom-made costume valued at $30,000 was reported stolen.

Zinzer and Bruce say they hope to rebuild and continue their tour.

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