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Speaking of weather, have cut into the amount collected by the organization's red kettle campaign. and a later than usual thanksgiving has reduced the number of days which the campaign can receive donations as well. >> we knew that we were going to have a problem this year because of the five fewer days. and we knew exactly how much money that was going to be represented, 22.7 million, and so from the very beginning we have said to people, you know, it is important that we get the kettles out there and that everything -- everybody be told that it is important to go on and give. >> people inter...

We knew exactly how much money that was going to be represented. $22.7 million. from the very beginning, we've said to people, you know, it's important that we get the kettles out there and that everybody be told it's important to go and give. >> folks interested in helping out can host their own online red kettle at online red kettle.org. you can also text the word kettle to 80888 to donate $10. time to tell you about a great story. linda is an international acclaimed photo journalist. her career has enabled her to enjoy living her life and the american dream. but linda believes in using he...

Been placed ahead of the storm system. we are making it into the upper 80s in dc 90 in montgomery indiana. the warm air is in place. i want to show you quickly moore, oklahoma a quiet day thursday and friday more showers more storms will be possible. >> maria maloolina thank you ve much. we will check in with you later. >> a lot of people are asking how they can help the recover reef fort. to donate to the american red cross you can call 1-800-red cross or go to the web site redcross.org. you can make a $10 donation by texting red cross to 90999. for the salvation army you can call 1-800-salar...

Went to the community and told them what we're going to do and the mayor of that smalltown told he me that she saw people smile he she hadn't seen smiem. 26 is our number in the honor of the 26 victims that day and we're going to just represent and honored to represent that community and hopefully have 80888, text newtown. >> rick: and that number will be on the car along with everything. and the big story is danica and brings a lot of eyes to the sport and i imagine more people watching this race today than there have been in prior years because you've got a woman running in pole position. te...

Think you're going to get on sunday? >> we've had a very good reaction so far. one of the things that really surprised me when we were in newtown unveiling the car, michael and i and brian franz, the local fire and rescue were there, of course, the first responders. and they mentioned to us that they had a daytona 500 watch party every year. and they were very excited that now they're going to be on the car. and i'm very happy to support that everyone i know across the country is behind this. and i hope everyone, whether they're a nascar fan or not, gets behind newtown and texts newtown to 808...