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March 22, 2019

McKeesport firefighters selling T-shirts for public safety fund

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

McKeesport firefighters released this year’s design for the McKeesport Firefighters Public Safety Initiative fund T-shirt sale.

The McKeesport Firefighters Public Safety Initiative benefits the Coats for Kids Program, The Classroom Safety Initiative and the Police Vest Program.

The shirts, which were designed and donated by McKeesport firefighter Matt  “Matty Wu” Holtzman — owner of Shogun Graphix, cost $20 for sizes small through extra large and $22 for sizes XXL and up. Firefighter Rob Patterson is taking orders via Facebook at https://bit.ly/2umYvkX.

“I’m very happy to be in a position to donate these shirts,” Holtzman said. “One-hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the McKeesport Firefighters Public Safety Initiative. Thanks y’all.”

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