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Sisters' brainchild gives boost to military families

Three years ago, sisters Rachel and Kelsi Okun sat down here to map out how to give thanks not just to U.S. troops, but their relatives who sacrifice so much. "We're trying to do what we can as a little family to help those families out there. Full Article at 49 News Topeka

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