Match Day continues to break records and raise funds for local nonprofit organizations. Emporia Community Foundation (ECF) announced a total of $829,607.68 in funds raised for the 35 participating nonprofits during a presentation ceremony held at the Flinthills Mall Tuesday.

The total represents a 7.8% increase from last year, which previously held the record for total funds raised. Since its inception twelve years ago, Match Day has raised $4.6 million for nonprofit organizations serving Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Lyon, Morris, Osage, and Wabaunsee counties.

Linda Kehres-Schmidt, executive director of ECF, spoke about the importance of Match Day to the community after the record-breaking total was revealed during the event.

“It means a lot to the community to know that there are people

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