Shana Merrill

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A spreadsheet allows families to describe stuffed animals they lost in the LA fires, and connect with volunteers who’ll try to replace them.

Beloved stuffed animals lost in LA fires: Volunteers are replacing them

A spreadsheet allows families to describe stuffed animals they lost in the LA fires, and connect with volunteers who’ll try to replace them.

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