Tuesday Headlines: Midwest Charity Classic Edition

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Kentucky Wildcats commitment Reed Sheppard is teaming up with some of the country’s top recruits for the Midwest Charity Classic, which will benefit Eastern Kentucky flood victims. Sheppard, who lives close to where the recent devastation took place, will also team up with fellow Kentucky commit Rob Dillingham in the event, which happens on August 27th.

Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at www.MidwestCharityClassic.com. Event proceeds will benefit the Kentucky Flood Relief fund of the American Red Cross.

This right here is what it’s all about, so good on Sheppard and the rest of these young men using their platform to help others.

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