Annual Dash allows organ donors, recipients, families to reflect on life's gifts

Philadelphia All Local

The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Sunday, April 28, 2024 (Evening Edition):

• Tens of thousands of people are running and walking throughout the country today as part of the 27th annual Gift of Life Donor Dash. Philly's event started at the Navy Yard. KYW's Justin Udo tells us donors, recipients and supporters took part.
• Learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic has affected children all over the world, with greater impacts felt in low-income neighborhoods. A nonprofit in Camden says students there are making significant progress. Details from KYW's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.
• The School District of Philadelphia is honoring the life of former superintendent Constance Clayton by naming its headquarters after her. We get the story from KYW Education Reporter Mike Denardo.
• The city of Philadelphia is looking for first-time home buyers. KYW community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more on an upcoming Turn the Key open house.