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Locals in Yuma seek to help Central Texas flood victims

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Local businesses and residents are coming together to help donate to those affected by the Central Texas floods.

Local restaurant Saigon Pho will be donating 100% of their profits and tips to those affected by the floods.

Vinny Vo, the restaurant's owner, says he appreciates any donations and prayers.

"This is a good cause. I never asked before and I hope everybody [can] help me and even a prayer...even a prayer for everything and anything that could help my fundraiser," Vo expressed.

Meanwhile, Gus Murillo is traveling from Texas and he shares how it feels seeing people from his home state suffering through such a tragedy.

"I feel like...if you see some child hurt because all these people have not done a darn thing wrong and it's a real sad," Murillo says.

The fundraising event at Saigon Pho, located at 700 E. 32nd Street, is taking place Saturday from noon to 9:00 p.m.

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