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Name the Possum: Fundraiser Raises $6,000 for Wildlife

2/4/2025

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A one-year-old possum at the Wildlife Center in Waynesboro, Virginia, is seeking a name through a creative fundraising contest. Rescued from a life as a pet, he can't return to the wild, but the center is on a mission to change how people view possums and their vital ecological contributions. With voting ending Wednesday, nearly $6,000 has already been raised!

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Story summary

A one-year-old possum at the Wildlife Center in Waynesboro, Virginia, is seeking a name through a creative fundraising contest. Rescued from a life as a pet, he can't return to the wild, but the center is on a mission to change how people view possums and their vital ecological contributions. With voting ending Wednesday, nearly $6,000 has already been raised!