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(KAIR)--The annual sound of bells are heard, as the Salvation Army of Atchison County launches the Christmas-season Red Kettle Drive.

Kim Bottorff, Coordinator Salvation Army Atchison County was the guest of 93.7 FM's "Co-Host Monday" this week, and explained that the fundraiser began with a kickoff event November 14.

Bottorff explained that the Red Kettle campaign is the largest fundraiser for the local Salvation Army, with the funds all staying within the local, Atchison County communities served.

Along with the Red Kettles, the local Salvation Army is also again holding it's Angel Tree program for those in need.

The national Red Kettle Campaign is set to kickoff on Thanksgiving, with the annual Thanksgiving halftime show, happening this year during the Dallas Cowboys-Kansas City Chiefs matchup, at Texas, with musical artist, Post Malone set to perform. The native Texan, according to the NFL, says, "It's a real honor to be part of the Red Kettle Kickoff with The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys and help bring hope to so many people."