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Surprise looking for service acts for next year's MLK Day event

At the city of Surprise's 10th annual Dr. MLK Jr. Day of Celebration and Service in 2025, keynote speaker Dr. Christopher T. Pullins of the Mayo Clinic talks about serving the community.

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The city of Surprise invited the community to share acts of service by participating in the annual #SurpriseCelebratesMLK Challenge.

This community campaign highlights the work of Surprise residents and showcases how they honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of unity, kindness and service to others.

The challenge leads up to the 11th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration and Service on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027.

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