Category: Pasadena ISD Education Foundation

Pasadena ISD Education Foundation at the Pasadena Chamber Luncheon celebrating industry excellence and student achievements.

⭐️ Honored to Attend the Pasadena Chamber Industrial Appreciation Luncheon! ⭐️

We had the privilege of attending as guests of Chevron, celebrating the incredible contributions of industry leaders in our community.

It was a joy to connect with our partners and to recognize one of partners, PSC Group, as they received the 2025 Industry of the Year award🥇a well-deserved honor! ✨As well as cheer for our student scholarship recipients! ✨

Grateful for the community we serve and the students we impact every day. Moments like this remind us why we do what we do!

Pasadena ISD Education Foundation at the Pasadena Chamber Luncheon celebrating industry excellence and student achievements.

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Video: Excitement filled the air at Young Elementary for the countdown to their book vending machine.

Book Vending Machine Reveal @ Young Elementary!!

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Recap on Pasadena ISD Education Foundation’s incredible 2025 Shining Stars gala with pictures to prove it.

Looking back at our 2025 Shining Stars gala, we’re SO grateful to all the sponsors who made it happen! Thanks largely to them, we were able to congratulate these outstanding students for their hard work.🌟
To see all this year’s pictures, click on this link: https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2024-2025-School-Year/Events/Shining-Stars-Program-2025

Recap on Pasadena ISD Education Foundation’s incredible 2025 Shining Stars gala with pictures to prove it.

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Yeah buddy for the PISD Education Foundation has received a grant from CenterPoint Energy, enabling them to empower Pasadena’s students and teachers.

We are proud to announce the Education Foundation has been awarded a grant by the CenterPoint Energy!🎉 Our focus has always been on providing resources to our PISD students and teachers, and to building a better and brighter tomorrow for Pasadena. With this support, we’re excited to continue working towards our goals!💖

Yeah buddy for the PISD Education Foundation has received a grant from CenterPoint Energy, enabling them to empower Pasadena’s students and teachers.

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Sign up for a round of golf at Bay Forest Golf Course for the 12th Annual PISD Education Foundation Golf Classic to support PISD students.

Join us for the 12th Annual PISD Education Foundation Golf Classic on June 3, 2025 at Bay Forest Golf Course! 🏌️‍♂️🌳

This tournament supports scholarships, mini-grants, and educational programs for Pasadena ISD students and teachers. 💙📚



Sign up for a round of golf at Bay Forest Golf Course for the 12th Annual PISD Education Foundation Golf Classic to support PISD students.

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The Pasadena ISD Education Foundation empowering teachers with mini-grants sparks creativity, ignites passion, and fuels innovation.

Our favorite thing is awarding mini-grants to teachers across the district. From funding classroom materials to supporting extracurricular programs, support from our sponsors helps our kids thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we’re building a brighter future!✨

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Indulge in some Raising Cane’s Friday while supporting PISD’s Education Foundation. Every bite makes a difference.

Join us for a delicious fundraiser at Raising Cane’s! 🍗 Support the Education Foundation by mentioning our fundraiser at the restaurant or using code RCFUND96 for online orders. 15% of net sales will go toward our district. Let’s make a difference together!💖

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On May 1st you’re invited to the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation’s Shining Stars gala, where brilliance and inspiration light up the room.

Our annual Shining Stars gala is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our top students and the educators who inspire them.🌟 Don’t miss this year’s gala on May 1st!

Tickets are selling fast! Text “SHININGSTARS” to 41444 for yours.✨

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Top Golf transformed into a playground where golfers swung clubs for a worthy cause, supporting aspiring PISD CTE engineering students.

Last week, the Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership hosted its 2nd annual Swing for a Cause tournament at Top Golf!🏌️‍♂️ All proceeds support the Committee for the Recruitment of an Engineering Workforce, which mentors Pasadena ISD’s CTE engineering students as they design and build tiny homes.🏠💡

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Honor and support PISD’s brilliant students at the Shining Stars gala on May 1st. Your sponsorship will sprinkle some bling their achievements.

Join us in making our Shining Stars gala unforgettable!✨ We’re seeking sponsors to help celebrate the top 10 students from each high school on May 1. Your support will make a huge difference. Text
“SHININGSTARS” to 41444 to sponsor a table or buy tickets.

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Video: The Shining Stars share their remarkable achievements with inspiration.

Hearing from some Shining Stars on their achievements!💪

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The Education Foundation teamed up with the City and the Chamber to support Fill the Bus, spreading gratitude for teachers with food across all 68 PISD campuses.

The Education Foundation is proud to partner with the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena chamber on Fill the Bus! For the next two months, we’ll be helping provide meals to each of our 68 campuses to show appreciation to all our teachers.💖

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Kristine Kelly preparing for her induction into the PISD Athletics Hall of Fame, her athletic feats continue to inspire future athletes everywhere.

As the countdown goes on, let’s take a moment to recognize another of this year’s inductees to the Pasadena Independent School District Athletics Hall of Fame: Kristine Kelly.🏊

Kelly shattered 71 swimming records at Pasadena High School, and 21 in the district.💥 She won five district titles, and set more school records in pole vault and shot put.

Celebrate Kelly’s induction to the Athletics Hall of Fame on March 12, 2025. Tickets are selling fast! Text “HOF25” to 41444 to get yours.✨

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Video: Judy Harrison, a Athletics Hall of Fame Committee member, showcases this year’s inductee memorabilia, promising excitement at tomorrow’s induction event.

Athletics Hall of Fame Committee member Judy Harrison shows us some memorabilia from one of this year’s inductees!🏆

These items will be on display at our Hall of Fame Museum during our induction TOMORROW. Tickets are selling fast! Text “HOF25” to 41444, or go to https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/qyUeBg?vid=1i1g92 to get yours.✨

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The Pasadena ISD Athletics Hall of Fame Committee awarded a whopping $7,500 in scholarships to three outstanding student athletes for their incredible achievements.

The Pasadena ISD Athletics Hall of Fame Committee has awarded scholarships to three student athletes totaling $7,500! 💪💥
Congratulations to:

– Braden Mayberry from South Houston High School

– Will Joiner III from Dobie High School

– Daniela Rodriguez from Sam Rayburn High School

Proceeds from the annual Athletics Hall of Fame Induction go toward providing scholarships to promising young athletes. This year’s induction is NEXT WEDNESDAY, and tickets are selling fast! Text “HOF25” to 41444, or go to https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/qyUeBg?vid=1i1g92 to get yours.✨

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In just two days, the legendary 1980 J. Frank Dobie High School Boys’ Cross Country Team will be honored at the Hall of Fame induction.

Just TWO DAYS to go until our Athletics Hall of Fame Induction! Our last inductee is the entire J. Frank Dobie High School Boys’ Cross Country Team of 1980!🏃

Under coach John Bryan’s leadership, this team won 9 out of their 11 meets that year, going on to win the state championship by an impressive 37 points! This victory marked the district’s first state championship since 1957, with three runners finishing in the top 20.

Celebrate this team’s induction to the Athletics Hall of Fame on March 12, 2025. Tickets are selling fast! Text “HOF25” to 41444, or go to https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/qyUeBg?vid=1i1g92 to get yours.✨

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This year’s Pasadena ISD Athletics Hall of Fame proudly welcomes Josh Rodriguez, a baseball star who soared to greatness at Rice University.

 Another athlete being recognized at our Pasadena ISD Athletics Hall of Fame this year is Josh Rodriguez!⚾

In his senior year at South Houston High School, Rodriguez was drafted to play baseball at Rice University, where he made a significant impact as a starter for three years, achieving third-team All-America and all-regional accolades.

His talent led him to represent Team USA and even play professionally with the Pittsburgh Pirates! 💥

Celebrate Rodriguez’s induction to the Athletics Hall of Fame on March 12, 2025. Tickets are selling fast! Text “HOF25” to 41444, or go to https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/qyUeBg?vid=1i1g92 to get yours.✨

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Donating $5 to the Pasadena ISD Foundation today could be your ticket to a free rodeo experience with Grupo Fronters or Cody Jinks.

If you’re looking to snag tickets to see GRUPO FRONTERA or CODY JINKS at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation’s “Saddle Up for Success” campaign is your chance to win!🤠

For every $5 donated, you’ll receive an entry for a chance to win two tickets to the show. It’s a fun and easy way to support our students and staff while getting in on the rodeo action!

Today is the LAST DAY to enter! To make your donation, simply text “RodeoEF” to 41444. Let’s saddle up for success and make a difference together!

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Last week, the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation retreated to spark up creativity and collaboration, laying the groundwork for an exciting and impactful year ahead.

The Pasadena ISD Education Foundation was able to get together at our annual Foundation retreat last week! We spent a productive few days establishing a roadmap for the upcoming year and collaborating to make sure we reach our goals. We can’t wait for the things to come!💪

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Video: Join Hall of Fame legend Wayne Adams as he guides us through our amazing museum, showcasing artifacts before the March 12th induction ceremony.

Athletics Hall of Fame member Wayne Adams walks us through our fabulous Hall of Fame museum and all the cool artifacts we have!

Our 2025 Hall of Fame induction will be on March 12. Tickets are selling fast! Text “HOF25” to 41444, or go to https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/qyUeBg?vid=1i1g92 to get yours.✨

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Dr. Kirk Lewis just dunked a record-breaking donation of over $223,000 into PISD classrooms, scoring big for Pasadena’s students and teachers.

Last week, Dr. Kirk Lewis, chairman of the McDonald’s Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament Committee, presented a remarkable donation of $223,938.88 to our Education Foundation on behalf of the tournament! This is the largest donation ever received by the Foundation, and we are immensely grateful! The funding will go directly back to our classrooms, empowering our Pasadena Independent School District students and educators.❤️

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Last week, PISD honored 23 Culinary Arts instructors with the Darla Haygood Volunteer Award for their outstanding dedication.

Earlier this week, the Pasadena Independent School District Education Foundation presented the Darla Haygood Volunteer Award to the district’s Culinary Arts programs! 🏆👨‍🍳

All 23 instructors, part of Pasadena ISD Career and Technical Education, were instrumental in catering the McDonald’s Texas Invitational basketball tournament in November, donating many hours of their time to do so.

Texas Invitational couldn’t have happened without them, so this recognition is well-deserved.✨

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Get ready to cheer and celebrate Nancy Cole’s PISD’s Hall of Fame induction on March 12th. Tickets are flying off the shelves.

The 2025 Pasadena Independent School District Athletics Hall of Fame countdown continues!🤗

Next on this year’s inductee list is Nancy Cole, who played volleyball with the Pasadena Memorial Mavericks in the early 2000s. She was named First Team All-District three years in a row and was the team’s Most Valuable Player twice.💥🏐

Cole was first in the region with 115 blocks her sophomore year. After high school, she was a starter for four seasons at Rice University.

Celebrate Cole’s induction to the Athletics Hall of Fame on March 12, 2025. Tickets are selling fast! Text “HOF25” to 41444 for tickets.✨

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The Pasadena ISD Communications Department crew are the champs at making every Education Foundation event shine.

This team here does so much for the Education Foundation, from helping photograph our events to designing banners, marketing our events and being there when we need them!

BIG shoutout to the Pasadena Independent School District Communications Department. We couldn’t do what we do without you!😍

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Last year’s PISD Athletics Hall of Fame induction pics celebrating Pasadena’s incredible athletes.

 Throwback to last year’s Athletics Hall of Fame induction, where we celebrated some inspiring athletes from Pasadena Independent School District and added memorabilia to our museum!💪🏈

We can’t wait to inductee this year’s honorees on March 12 at the Pasadena Convention Center at 6 p.m. Tickets are selling fast! Text “HOF25” to 41444 to get yours.

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Get ready to cheer on Bruce Aguilar, the Sam Rayburn High School legend, joins the Pasadena ISD Athletics Hall of Fame this March.

[UPDATED] The 2025 Pasadena ISD Athletics Hall of Fame is less than a month away! 🏆

We’ll be posting sneak peeks at some of this year’s inductees, beginning with Bruce Aguilar, a superstar baseball and football player at Sam Rayburn High School class of 1985.

Aguilar earned all-district honors for football, and was named the All-Greater Houston Player of the Year as a senior in baseball. He then played baseball for four years with the Baylor Bears, earning Most Valuable Player in his sophomore year.⚾💪

Celebrate Aguilar’s induction to the Athletics Hall of Fame on March 12, 2025. Tickets are selling fast! Text “HOF25” to 41444 to buy yours.✨

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Video: Judy Harrison’s exciting overview of this year’s Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony promises memorable moments and inspiring stories. Don’t miss out on tickets.

Athletics Hall of Fame board member Judy Harrison gives us a rundown of this year’s induction ceremony!🏆

What are you most looking forward to at this year’s event?

Tickets are selling fast! Text “HOF25” to 41444 to get yours.

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Get ready for a legendary night of sports history as the Pasadena ISD Athletics Hall of Fame inducts Bruce Aguilar and other incredible athletes.

The 2025 Pasadena ISD Athletics Hall of Fame is less than a month away! 🏆

We’ll be posting sneak peeks at some of this year’s inductees, beginning with Bruce Aguilar, a superstar baseball and football player at Sam Rayburn High School class of 1985.

Aguilar earned all-district honors for football, and was named the All-Greater Houston Player of the Year as a senior in baseball. He then played baseball for four years with the Baylor Bears, winning Most Valuable Player in his sophomore year.⚾💪

Celebrate Aguilar’s induction to the Athletics Hall of Fame on March 12, 2025. Tickets are selling fast! Text “HOF25” to 41444 to buy yours.✨

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Video: Get ready to ride into HLS&R with a simple $5 donation to help students and enter to win tickets.

Saddle up for a chance to win tickets to RODEOHOUSTON! Donate $5 or more to the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation, and you’re in the raffle! All donations directly support our amazing students and teachers. Entries must be in by 2/24/2025. Text RodeoEF to 41444 or click this link https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/5Ff1wg?vid=1ho51o to donate now!🤠🐴

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Support Pasadena ISD students with a $5 donation for a chance to win Houston Rodeo tickets.

Don’t miss your chance to win tickets to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo while supporting a great cause! With a minimum $5 donation to the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation, you’ll be entered into a raffle to win rodeo tickets!

All entries must be submitted by 2/24/2025—don’t wait! Text RodeoEF to 41444 or click this link https://ow.ly/zaM750UVYhp to donate!

Every donation helps support Pasadena ISD students and teachers, so giddy up and give back!🤠⭐🐎

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Video: Get ready to celebrate Pasadena ISD’s sports legends on March 12th at the Convention Center, hosted by the iconic Matt Musil!

The Pasadena ISD Athletics Hall of Fame is right around the corner.

Mark your calendar for March 12 and make plans to attend our annual celebration of the careers of our legendary sports standouts. We’ll be back at the Pasadena Convention Center with a tip-off time of 6 p.m.

Matt Musil, a community icon during his long career as sportscaster at Channel 11, will serve as guest emcee.

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Video: Get ready to cheer and celebrate our sports legends on March 12th at the Pasadena Convention Center with the wonderful Matt Musil as emcee.

Mark your calendar for March 12 and make plans to attend our annual celebration of the careers of our legendary sports standouts. We’ll be back at the Pasadena Convention Center with a tip-off time of 6 p.m.

Matt Musil, a community icon during his long career as sportscaster at Channel 11, will serve as guest emcee.

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Good news, the Designer Purse Bingo is officially sold out, but a waitlist is available for those eager to snag a last-minute ticket.

Designer Purse Bingo – A Night of Elegance is SOLD OUT!

We have created a wait list for those still wanting tickets. Please click on the link below. If there are any seats that become available, we will contact those on the list.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1P87wfbsyyb2QWnJGF8uZdS5pY2bw9FtuRkmL5o_pMSj3PA/viewform?usp=sharing

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Galentine’s Day is approaching fast, so grab your tickets for Designer Bag Bingo and prepare for a fabulous evening of fun and pursepose.

Galentine’s Day is just around the corner! 💕✨ If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet for Designer Bag Bingo: A Night of Elegance, now’s the time! Treat yourself to a fabulous evening of fun, purses, and purpose—all while supporting a great cause. 🎟️✨ Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

🔗 Get your tickets now: https://ow.ly/I1Xq50UPry9

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Support Pasadena ISD Education Foundation this Thursday for Dine to Donate event, where the most engaged class can win a pizza party.

Come see us this Thursday for our 1st ✨Dine to Donate✨ special event!

The department or class that has the highest participation will win a pizza party from Bubbas!

Enjoy a hassle free lunch or dinner ; both take out and dine in orders included 🙌🏼

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Video: Get your fabulous on for an evening of fun bingo games, and making a difference for Pasadena ISD at Designer Purse Bingo.

Excited for a night of designer purses, bingo, and giving back! Join us with Principals Rebecca Dietz and Lorena Carrasco at the Pasadena ISD Designer Purse Bingo event! 👜 To get your tickets Text Elegance to 41444 or click the link to purchase online!

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Get ready for an unforgettable evening of celebration on March 12th to honor Pasadena ISD’s sports legends at the Hall of Fame banquet.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
The 2025 PASADENA ISD ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION BANQUET is right around the corner!

Make plans to attend March 12th. This annual event celebrates the careers of our legendary sports standouts. We’ll be back at the Pasadena Convention Center with a tip-off time of 6 p.m.
Matt Musil, a community icon during his long career as sportscaster at Channel 11, will serve as guest emcee.

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Join Pasadena ISD Education Foundation for a fabulous evening of Designer Bag Bingo on February 13th and support Pasadena ISD.

👜Want to win purse? Join us for Designer Bag Bingo: A Night of Elegance on February 13th for your chance to win stunning designer purse—all while supporting Pasadena ISD students and teachers. 🎉

Get your tickets here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/EEOcuw?vid=1hdexb&fbclid=IwY2xjawH09R9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeo7OVnJ-fm9887KQVRFzCR1C5FRt47Wrp1SC4pU7-0imksLZLaFP5IVjg_aem_qRbOIeC3jz21uvFTrg7Z3Q

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Join the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation for a fabulous Galentine’s celebration filled with glam, bingo, chic fashion, and a chance to win a designer handbag.

Mark your calendars for a Night of Elegance this Galentine’s! ✨ Don’t miss out on a fun-filled evening of bingo, glam, and stylish fashion. Plus, you have a chance to win a designer bag! 👜

Grab your tickets now and get ready to win a designer purse! To get your tickets Text Elegance to 41444 or click the link to purchase online! https://ow.ly/eSL750UHelf

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Video: Designer Bag Bingo, where luxury meets fun, delicious bites, and entertainment in a fabulous evening you won’t forget.

Designer bags, a delicious meal, live entertainment, and so much more—what’s not to love? You don’t want to miss Designer Bag Bingo: A Night of Elegance hosted by the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation.👜✨
📲 Text Elegance to 41444 to get your tickets today!

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Pasadena ISD Education Foundation is thrilled to partner with Shell Refinery and one of 10 organizations chosen as a Community Grant Recipient.

Pasadena ISD Education Foundation was one of 10 organizations chosen as a Community Grant Recipient by Shell Refinery!🙌🏼
Thank you, Shell Refinery, for your partnership and support in making a difference in our community. Together, we are creating brighter futures for our students and educators.💙

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Pasadena ISD Education Foundation’s fabulous Cornerstone Club Monthly Winners whose contributions uplift and inspire everyone to shine a little brighter.

🎉 Congratulations to our Cornerstone Club Monthly Winners! 🎉

*Sara Smith- South Houston H.S.
*Raquel Garcia-San Jacinton Int.
*Jennetta Brunk-Southmore Int.
*Rhonda Gilbert-Fisher Elementary
*Garfield- Elementary
*Veronica Gonzales-Golden Acres
*Irma Tello-Kruse Elementary
*Sarah Dudley-Special Education Dept.
*Jodie Defracesco-Food Service Dept.
*Tamara Watkins-Memorial H.S.

Thank you for contributing back to the PISD Education Foundation. Your support means so much to our community!

✨Special thanks to Layne’s Chicken Fingers for sponsoring this month’s rewards✨

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