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‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant donates entire $145,000 in winnings to charity

Yesterday’s edition of Wheel of Fortune shocked everyone when Scott Kolbrenner who sits on the board for Uplift Family Services at Hollygrove donated his ENTIRE winnings to them. “Hollygrove is a wonderful…

NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 27: The TV game show “Wheel Of Fortune” celebrates its 25th anniversary at Radio City Music Hall on September 27, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Yesterday's edition of Wheel of Fortune shocked everyone when Scott Kolbrenner who sits on the board for Uplift Family Services at Hollygrove donated his ENTIRE winnings to them. "Hollygrove is a wonderful place," said Kolbrenner. "It's dedicated to helping kids excel and grow. And their families as well - mental health and other services for them." After winning $45,000 during regulation play and scoring an ultra rare $100,000 prize in the bonus round, Kolbrenner donated his $145,000 in winnings to charity. See the winning moment below:

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