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Family honors girl’s legacy with donation to hospital

The late Ashley Gustafik inspired her family to solicit donations for Central DuPage Hospital, right before the holidays. Photo submitted
The family of the late Ashley Gustafik — (left to right) Jim, Patti, Mike and Sophia Pedergnana, along with Emily, Abby, Jennifer and Brian McCasland — stands outside Central DuPage Hospital with a recent donation of more than $1,600 in gift cards and three carloads of toys for the hospital to distribute at an upcoming holiday party. Photo submitted
Will O'Brien, Freelance Reporter
6:25 am CST December 20, 2018
The holidays are about more than gifts. But some gifts truly capture the spirit of the season. Take, for example, an Orland Park family’s recent donation to Central DuPage Hospital, made in honor of a loved one who gave generously during her 16 years of life.

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