I knew I wanted to do something to help.

Marcum talked to his mom and his local 4-H leader who helped him get started.

That year they gave out 250 drawstring bags with a few basic school supplies in them.

More than 6000 book bags were given away in this year’s giveaway.

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Its something that everyone looks forward to in our town, Marcum said.

The local health department was also there to give out immunizations to kids who needed them to start school.

But the effort means as much to him.

Reed Marcum has given away more than $1.3 million in school supplies.

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Kids from all over the state and neighboring states came to college book bags.

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Cars began lining up at 6am for the event that started at 10am.

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