Philadelphia Marathon Organizers Donate Estimated $200,000 Worth Of Clothing Left By Runners To Salvation Army
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Organizers of the Philadelphia Marathon weekend dropped off hundreds of 55-gallon bags filled with clothes to the Salvation Army. Last weekend, runners left behind jackets, sweatshirts, hats and more.
Marathon organizers say many of the runners leave behind high-quality clothing, knowing they will go to charity.
Organizers estimate they donated $200,000 worth of clothes.