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More than 300 backpacks collected for students in need

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Dr. Pearson's backpack drive

Dr. Joe Pearson (left) is pictured with Normalicia Blanco, who is in charge of the Family Center at Frank Elementary School. The center holds many school supplies for the students and their families. Photo courtesy of Lisa Abeln.

Submitted photo

Dr. Pearson's backpack drive

Zachary Shappell (from left), Brady Abeln, Taylor Abeln and Zachary Abeln helped fill three vehicles full of backpacks and school supplies for students at Frank Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Lisa Abeln.

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Dr. Pearson backpack drive

Orthodontist Joe Pearson helps patient Sydney Clark, 8, choose out of 250 donated backpacks while back-to-school shopping in his Ahwatukee office. Pearson and his staff are hosting a backpack and school supplies donation drive for the students of Frank Elementary School in Guadalupe until July 30.

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