LIVE UNITED Y’All!

It’s a very exciting time in the marketing department! After many months of focusing on the campaign trail, it’s time to celebrate all of our generous donors! Especially in these tough economic times, I am so moved by those who continue to support and recognize the importance of helping others in our community.  

Our annual Campaign Showcase breakfast was held on December 9^th at Churchill Downs and recognized our top donors including UPS, GE, and Humana (A complete list can be found here. Just click “Metro United Way Announces Total to Date for 2008 Campaign”).

One exciting moment at the event was when Rose Phillips gave a personal testimony. A breast cancer survivor, Rose said that with the help of the American Cancer Society, a Metro United Way funded agency, she knew that after her diagnosis, she would “be all right and could do this.” While she was speaking, I had tears in my eyes! She is such a great testament to Metro United Way’s important work in our community.

Our upcoming Southern Indiana Campaign Showcase breakfast is going to be held at the new YMCA of Southern Indiana-Floyd County on Thursday, January 22^nd. Just as at the December Showcase event, we will celebrate the successful workplace campaigns and generous donors of Southern Indiana. Additionally, I am looking forward to hearing who won the “Mayors Challenge” between the City of New Albany and the City of Jeffersonville. The losing mayor has agreed to clean the streets of the winning city with a street cleaner. What a photo op!

If you’re interested in joining us next Thursday at Southern Indiana’s Campaign Showcase, registration begins at 7:30 AM and the event will end at 9:00 AM.  Reservations can be made by calling (812) 206-7515. Hope to see you there!

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