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CV - United We Pipe

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles

Published October 10, 2020 at 5:00 PM CDT

Damon & Aidan McParland in kilts — Damon & Aidan McParland

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Claire Smith

In May 2020, the McParlands joined NPR Illinois to disucss their United We Pipe campaign to raise funds for COVID-19 relief. How did it turnout after a summer of touring? We speak with father and son Damon and Aidan McParland and their partner Claire Smith to find out.

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Randy Eccles

Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.

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