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Philadelphia Marathon Organizers Donate Estimated $200,000 Worth Of Clothing Left By Runners To Salvation Army

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Organizers of the Philadelphia Marathon weekend dropped off hundreds of 55-gallon bags filled with clothes to the Salvation Army. Last weekend, runners left behind jackets, sweatshirts, hats and more.

Marathon organizers say many of the runners leave behind high-quality clothing, knowing they will go to charity.

Organizers estimate they donated $200,000 worth of clothes.

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