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Alison Mansfield, 16, participated in a "Saving America: 28 Ideas in 28 Days" interview with Drew Blair.

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28 Ideas in 28 Days: Alison Mansfield

High schooler concerned about cost of college

Updated: Saturday, 29 Oct 2011, 6:37 AM EDT
Published : Saturday, 29 Oct 2011, 8:00 AM EDT

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - In Saturday’s installment of NewsChannel 15’s “Saving America: 28 Ideas in 28 Days” series, First News Weekend anchor Drew Blair sat down with a teenager who has been actively involved in the Fort Wayne community.

Alison Mansfield, 16, developed a service project named Operation U.S. Troop Support in the fifth grade.

The Homestead High School junior has spent countless hours in the past six years raising funds and supplies to send care packages to troops serving overseas.

Mansfield discussed what she felt were concerns facing the nation including the rising cost of higher education.

An interview between NewsChannel 15's Alyssa Ivanson and Parkview Health CEO, Mike Packnett will air Sunday during Nightcast at 11:00 p.m.
 

 

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