Participants in Give for Good Louisville charitable event

Source: GiveforGoodLouisville.org

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The COVID-19 pandemic did nothing to slow down charitable giving in Louisville.

Give for Good Louisville raised more than $7.6 million Thursday, racing past 2019's total of $6.8 million.

More than 22,000 donors contributed to Give for Good this year. The money will help over 500 local nonprofit organizations in a year when so many people need help because of the pandemic.

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