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Community good news in Alabama.

Neighbors, towns, and small decisions that change a life. 3 verified stories from Alabama, including Huntsville, Auburn, and Goshen. Each one is checked and linked to the original report.

A pink breast cancer awareness ribbon tied to the trunk of a silver car

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Huntsville, Alabama

6,500 people fill Huntsville for the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run

A sea of pink lined the 23rd annual run. Proceeds will help fund a 3D mammography machine for the local breast center.

Verified · WAFF 48

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An empty football end zone with the word Tigers painted on the turf and no players on the field

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Auburn, Alabama

Auburn flag football seniors are scoring for Type 1 diabetes

Auburn High seniors Pearl Simmons and A.K. Jackson started Touchdowns for Diabetes. Neighbors can pledge money for each touchdown or interception, and the gifts stay with a local diabetes center.

Verified · The Observer (Opelika)

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Rows of colorful running shoes lined up on a store display wall

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Goshen, Alabama

Troy football players brought new shoes to Goshen Elementary students

For the second year, the Troy Trojans partnered with Lids and the nonprofit Shoes That Fit to give Goshen Elementary students new shoes and hats.

Verified · WAKA 8

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