LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – At a time when many Kentucky families are struggling with financial pressures tied to a recent government shutdown and delays in SNAP benefits, one very special fundraiser is stepping up to help — and he’s doing it on four hooves.

“Hank the Horse” is drawing crowds and donations across the region as part of the Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign. From Kentucky to several neighboring states, Hank has become a traveling symbol of hope, helping raise money for families in need.

“To date we have met over 75,000 people, we have about 25,000 miles on the trailer going across Kentucky and multiple states, six states now we’ve been in,” said Tammi Jo Regan, Hank’s “mom.” “I like to think that Hank has gone from starvation to salvation, which of course h

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