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Family collects for Salvation Army for 67th consecutive year

Merrill and Dorie Fie first started ringing the bell in 1955
The Fie Family collecting for the Salvation Army, a 67th staright year
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DENVER — At 96 years old, most people's ideal retirement would not feature standing out in 20-degree weather.

However, this is nothing new for Merrill and Dorie Fie, who spent Friday afternoon collecting for the Salvation Army for a 67th consecutive time.

This was at the King Soopers on University Hill, where their whole family is involved now — including even their great grandchildren, Cooper and Nora.

Merrill and his great grandson, Cooper
Merrill and his great grandson, Cooper

Just this year alone, the family has raised more than $174,000 for the Salvation Army, through both online and in-person efforts.

"This brings back a lot of memories," said Merrill, who turns 95 in a few months. "But it also brings back recollections of helping a lot of people."

In the video above, you can hear more from this altruistic couple, and meet the family that plans to keep this tradition going forever.

Family collects for Salvation Army for 67th consecutive year