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In a press release from \"Jeopardy!\" Productions, Mike Richards, the executive producer of the show, also shared, \"During his last day on set, Alex extolled the virtues of everyone opening up their hands and their hearts to those who are suffering. Donating his wardrobe to those who are working to rebuild their lives is the perfect way to begin to honor that last request.\"

Harriet McDonald, president of The Doe Fund, expressed how useful Trebek's donation will be in another statement.

\"We are so grateful for Jeopardy! and the Trebek family's commitment to lifting up the most vulnerable among us,\" she shared. \"The men in our career training programs are always in need of professional attire, so they can shine in their job interviews and work with confidence once they're hired...\"

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PHOTO: Trainees from The Doe Fund’s “Ready, Willing & Able” program, (r-l) Michael Smith, Joseph Calhoun and George Thomas, receive donated wardrobe items worn by the late Alex Trebek.
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Grieving the recent loss of her husband and the founder of the charity, George McDonald, Harriet McDonald also noted, \"This generous gift honors the legacies of both men, and I know they're smiling down on us.\"

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