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Clothing chain donates to Chandler elementary school

Burlington Stores presented a giant check for $5,000 to John M. Andersen Elementary School Principal Brittany Shirkey, right, on Oct. 19. In the center is Chandler Unified Board President Patti Serrano. The clothing chain, which recently opened a Burlington store in Desert Palms center at Alma School and Warner roads, made the donation in partnership with the national nonprofit AdoptAClassroom.org.

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A chain that recently opened a clothing store in a revamped north Chandler shopping center made a major donation to a local school.

Burlington Stores presented a giant check for $5,000 to John M. Andersen Elementary School Principal Brittany Shirkey on Oct. 19.

The clothing chain, which recently opened a Burlington store in Desert Palms center at Alma School and Warner roads, made the donation in partnership with the national nonprofit AdoptAClassroom.org.

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