OC Cool VIP Club Donates Over $200 To Worcester Humane Society

Jul 18,2019 by Dispatch Staff

Rick Rico, creator of the Facebook group “Ocean City Cool VIP Club,” recently presented Worcester County Humane Society Manager Jessica Summers with a check for over $200. The group raised money by selling club T-shirts to members. The group has donated over $500 to date to the no-kill shelter.

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