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What One Man Found After Jumping Into The Charles River To Get His Phone

John Anastos went paddle-boarding on the Charles River with a friend. When he was getting out, he accidently kicked his phone into the water. Now if that happened to me,…

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John Anastos went paddle-boarding on the Charles River with a friend. When he was getting out, he accidently kicked his phone into the water. Now if that happened to me, I would have to say a little R.I.P. to my phone. There is no way I would be going in to get it. Well, not John. He jumped in to get his phone! Again, wouldn't be me.

Unfortunately, John wasn't able to find his phone. But he did find something else - ELEVEN other phones! He ended up jumping in like seven or eight times to find his phone. Every time he went in, he came up with at least one or two phones.

The shocking part for me is that with at least three of the phones, they actually turned back on! I guess one of them was there for over at year and still worked. John then went the extra mile and found the owner and mailed them back their phone.

Two other owners he was able to find by checking out the emergency option, which shows the person's medical ID if they put in that info. He's now in the process of sending out the phones to the owners that he could identify and find.

There's just one more working phone that he's trying to find the owner of. It has a dog on the home screen. Here's the picture in case you recognize the dog or people. The woman who was with John posted these pictures to see if you can help.

Friday, August 26, is National Dog Day. We always love the chance to show off our amazing listeners' pets. For the past week, we've been asking you to submit pictures of your dogs in an effort to put together a gallery of the Hot 96.9 family's pets. These are the precious pups who were submitted before our deadline. You can still submit pictures of your pups underneath our post on our Facebook page. Let's dive into what National Dog Day is and why it was created.

According to the website www.nationaldogday.com, "National Dog Day is celebrated August 26th annually and was founded in 2004 by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, Animal Rescue Advocate, Conservationist, Dog Trainer and Author, Colleen Paige, also the founder of many other holidays such as National Puppy Day, National Mutt Day, National Cat Day, National Wildlife Day and many more philanthropic days to bring attention to the plight of animals around the globe and encourage adoption."

As far as why August 26th was chosen: "The date of August 26th is significant, as it's the date that Colleen's family adopted her first dog "Sheltie" from the local animal shelter, when Colleen was 10 years old."

According to Colleen, National Dog Day is against any kind of breed ban. "Dogs should not have to lose their lives because of the atrocities they have been forced to endure at the hands of man."

If you want to learn more about National Dog Day, its origin and ways you can celebrate, you can visit the website HERE. 

In the meantime, I have to admit, our Hot 96.9 listeners have the cutest pets and we are about to prove it right now. Enjoy the amazing photo gallery we've put together of our listeners and their dogs. And a very special Happy National Dog Day to all of our amazing listeners.

Dog Bison 4 years old submitted by Krystal Diefanbach

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Dog Buddy, 9 years old submitted by Anthony Juliano

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Dog Coop, 8 years old submitted by Stacy Smith-Driscoll

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Dog day Bronx and Bella (human) submitted by Ann Morales

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Dog day Bruno and Oliver 3 submitted by Jen Conti

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Dog day Buckey and Bambi, 3, submitted by Jaymi Alves

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Dog day Buddy, 5, Cane Corso Mia, 2 and Ragnar, 7 months submitted by Sarah Sylvia

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Dog day Chewy, 8, submitted by Bridgett McMullen

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Dog day Cooper and Sugar, 7, submitted by Steve Chabot

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Dog day Daisy submitted by Amanda Colon

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Dog day Dixie 9, Bully 4, submitted by Katie Casparian

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Dog day Duke, 1, submitted by Nicole Rodrigues

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Dog day Ellie, 18, submitted by Nancy Sebastiao

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Dog day Emmy, 5, submitted by Hiz Sunshine LG

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Dog day Goldie, 3, submitted by Jessica Roy

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Dog day Hershey 9 and Sophie 3 submitted by Christine Viveiros

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Dog day Jackie, LuLu and Coconut submitted by Theresa Flores

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Dog Day Jax, 8, submitted by Kathryn Lapre DeSousa

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Dog day Jefe 1 submitted by Shay Mrszsupadupa Flyy

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Dog day Lilly, 11, submitted by Sue Damico Tabishesky

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Dog day Louie, 2, submitted by Joanna Aponte

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Dog day Lucy, 2, submitted by Terry Aylward Hart

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Dog day Luna, 2, submitted by Jill Sullivan

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Dog day Maddie, 5, submitted by Kaila Hajjar

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Dog day Maui, 6 and Brooklyn, 6 submitted by Jennifer Schnabel

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Dog day Max, 4, and Mylo, 8, submitted by Amy Donovan

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Dog day Melody 2 submitted by Crystal Rucks Sullivan

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Dog day Midnight, 4, submitted by Ray Mcdonald

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Dog day Millie 6 submitted by Nicole Whitehouse

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Dog day Mookie, 4, submitted by Jenn Pacheco

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Dog day Nylah, 9, submitted by Kayla Elayne Jimenez

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Dog day Obie, 8 months, submitted by Katie Muse

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Dog day Opie, 3, submitted by Cheryl Branco Dias

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Dog day Pete, 5, submitted by Katie Muse

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Dog day Pumpkin 9 and Indiana Bones 8 months submitted by Kim Eno Gonzalez

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Dog day Ramses, 6 months, submitted by Kendra Marie Mahmoud

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Dog day Rodney, a rescue from Arkansas, submitted by Tam Eden

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Dog day Ruby submitted by Trisha Carmenatty

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Dog day Sawyer 6 and Daisy 9 submitted by Kerry Choquette

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Dog day Scout, 11 months, submitted by Brandy Renae Perham

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Dog day Stella, 5, submitted by Sherri Ann

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Dog day Suki, 6, submitted by Christine M. Adams

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Dog day Tessie, 3, submitted by Jessica Spurr

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Dog day Thor, 10 months, submitted by Dolores Nichols

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Dog day Titan submitted by Shannon Magill

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Dog day Winnie, 2, submitted by Alicia Olson

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Dog day Winston, 3 months, submitted by Danielle Voov Bianco

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Dog day Zeus, 3, submitted by Porsha M Roberts

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Dog day, Moose 5 and Mya 1 submitted by Sheila O'Donnell Carter

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Dog day, Phineas, 12, submitted by Cheryl Nesta

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Dog day 2 Ash, 3, Remi, 1, Mamba, 1 submitted by Kristal CosmeVelez

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dog day 2 Beau, 10 months, submitted by Kelly Magill

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Dog day 2 Bella and Bailey, 9, submitted by Kenneth Alberton

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Dog day 2 Benson, 2 and Harley, 4, Colleen Lamoureux

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Dog day 2 Boston, 8 months, submitted by Amanda Marie

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Dog day 2 Brandy and Bentley submitted by Jamie Mercier

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Dog day 2 Bronxie, 8, submitted by Katie Driscoll

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Dog day 2 Bruschi, 12, submitted by Stephanie Sadler

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Dog day 2 Cam, 9 months, submitted by Brent Roberts

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Dog day 2 Charlee, 9 months, submitted by Mandy D'Elia Dionne

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Dog day 2 Chevy, 1, submitted by Lyon Leasha

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Dog day 2 Daisy, 9, submitted by Krissy Gores

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Dog day 2 DJ, 2, submitted by Nina Arroyo

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Dog day 2 Harper Ann, 2, submitted by Nicole Fields

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Dog day 2 Jake, 8, submitted by Jessica Carvalho

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Dog day 2 Jasper and Virginia submitted by Crystal Machado

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Dog day 2 Khloe, 10, submitted by Ashley Ann

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Dog day 2 Koda, 1, submitted by Ja'net Ansley

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Dog day 2 Koga, 8, submitted by Linda Mann

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Dog day 2 Loki submitted by Elena Roine

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Dog day 2 Lola submitted by Krista Marie

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Dog day 2 Louie, 8 months, submitted by Jen Monahan Carroll

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Dog day 2 Lucy, 7, submitted by Kelly Noonan

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Dog day 2 Lucy, 8, submitted by Katie Medeiros

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Dog day 2 Max and Lulu Doodle submitted by Tammy Croteau

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Dog day 2 Nashville submitted by Linda Rubbicco

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Dog day 2 Nina Lee, 9, submitted by Nicole Barboza

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Dog day 2 Patch, 7 months, submitted by Keri McMahon

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Dog day 2 Pebbles and Bam Bam, 6, submitted by Heather McCarthy

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Dog day 2 Rambo, 4, submitted by Sheila Martinez

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Dog day 2 Rocco, 16, submitted by Italiana Lopresti

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Dog day 2 Rocky, 2, submitted by Abbie Wood

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Dog day 2 Rocky, 7, submitted by Sintia Alvarado

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Dog day 2 Ruby, Olive and Sofie submitted by Melissa Bettencourt

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Dog day 2 Sadie, 1, submitted by Daniele Oliveira Medeiros

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Dog day 2 Savvy, 9, submitted by Meredith Britto

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Dog day 2 Scooby, 1, submitted by Cathy Arruda

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Dog day 2 Scout, 5, submitted by Jessica Cristi

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Dog day 2 Simba, 8 months, submitted by Sara Karr

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Dog day 2 Storm and Sage submitted by Dani Marie

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Dog day 2 Susie, 12, submitted by Maurita Castaneda

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Dog day 2 Willow 1 and Lexi 4 submitted by Arthur Goffigan

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Dog day 3 Archie and Millie, 3, submitted by Kelly Nixon

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Dog day 3 Baelfire, 2, submitted by Jessica Collier

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Dog day 3 Banner, 3, submitted by Jenn Madden

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Dog day 3 Bogey, 1, submitted by Sara Costello

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Dog day 3 Bucky, 5 months, submitted by Jocelyn Rogers

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Dog day 3 Charlie, 3, submitted by Sara Ann

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Dog day 3 Daisy submitted by Marianne DiCroce Martinkus

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Dog day 3 Daisy, 1, Cocoa, 5, submitted by Sandy Desjardins

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Dog day 3 Diego, 11 months, submitted by Alysia McGrath

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Dog day 3 Diezel, 9, Zyon, 1 submitted by Keri Wapenski

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Dog day 3 Gus, 16, submitted by Jackie Tellier

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Dog day 3 Jaxer, 7, Alyssa Carsanaro

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Dog day 3 Juju, 6, submitted by Kristin Gorgone

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Dog day 3 Lexi, Beau, Lucy submitted by Katelyn Fedas Lesmerises

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Dog day 3 Lorenzo, 5, submitted by Tiffani Larissa

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Dog day 3 Miley, 18 months, submitted by Jessica Coutu

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Dog day 3 Mr. Miyagi, 1, submitted by Casandra Marie

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dog day 3 Phoebe, 5, submitted by Colleen Barbosa

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Dog day 3 Piper, 3, submitted by Vanessa Carvalho

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Dog day 3 Rebel, 3 months, submitted by Christina Marie

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Dog day 3 Rocky, 2, submitted by Christina Marie

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Dog day 3 Roisin, 2, submitted by Megan Claire

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Dog day 3 Ruggles, 2, submitted by Laura Rose

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Dog day 3 Sammy, 7, submitted by Debbie Zweihorn

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Dog day 4 Bentley, 4 and Eddie 6 submitted by Christine Bartolotta

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Dog day 4 Boo, 13, submitted by Mallory Brum

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Dog day 4 Chief, 2, submitted by Lindsey Salas

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Dog day 4 Chloe, 11, submitted by Kimberly Sylvester

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Dog day 4 Eli submitted by Melissa Freitas

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Dog day 4 Fina, 5 months, submitted by Chichi Smallz

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Dog day 4 Gideon, 12, submitted by Nicole Oliveira

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dog day 4 Harley, 6, submitted by Alexis DiNardo

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Dog day 4 Jenny and Forrest submitted by Hilary Taylor

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Dog day 4 Lola, 17 weeks, submitted by Paige Watson

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Dog day 4 Max, 14, submitted by Shaun Godoy

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Dog day 4 Nova, 2 months, submitted by Jessica Timas Pires

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Dog day 4 Olive submitted by Sharon Montminy

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Dog day 4 Ollie submitted by Sarah Mcdonough

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Dog day 4 Trina 1, submitted by Donna McNeil

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Dog day 4 Xena, 5, submitted by Shaun Godoy

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Dog Day 5 Jaxer, 7, submitted by Alyssa Carsanaro

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Boston has been waking up to the voice of Pebbles for years. She has always had a deep and strong commitment to the community, donating her time to numerous organizations such as the Girl Scouts, First Book Boston, and more. With a passion for youth literacy, she started the program “Pebbles Reading Rockstars” to encourage kids to read more and develop a love of books. A graduate of Northeastern University, the Wareham native continues to visit classrooms as part of the literacy program. Pebbles likes to write about books, personal stories, good news, and self-care.