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Mercury Insurance and Anaheim Ducks Celebrate Community Changemakers with First Class of Hall of Heroes Inductees
Mercury Insurance, in partnership with the Anaheim Ducks, today announced the induction of six exceptional community heroes into the Ducks Hall of Heroes, a recognition program honoring individuals whose passion, service and leadership make a meaningful difference in their communities.
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