AUGUST 12, 2010
UWKY News & Notes

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This Week:
United Way of Paducah-McCracken County holds annual 5K Run and Fitness Walk
Metro United Way kicks off its 2010 Community Campaign with the 1st Annual WALK UNITED
Other upcoming events in your Kentucky communities
LIVE UNITED, HAVE FUN, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY!
5K Run and Fitness WalkLIVE UNITED & GET FIT!  United Way of Paducah-McCracken County is holding its annual "5K Run and Fitness Walk"

Since 1994, United Way 5K Run and Fitness Walk has been an annual event for over 500 runners, walkers and volunteers from as far away as Florida. This is a fun event for families and community groups to promote health and fitness. The race offers children ages 12 and under the chance to participate in the Rehab Associates 1-Mile Youth Run.

The event will take place on Saturday, September 25, with registration tables opening at 7:30 AM at the Paducah Bank Main Parking Lot at 555 Jefferson Street.  The run begins at 9:00 AM.  Click here to view the race map.

Click here for the 2010 United Way 5K and Youth 1Mile registration form.  Please fill out the form completely and mail it along with payment to:

United Way of Paducah-McCracken County.
333 Broadway, Suite 502
Paducah, KY 42001.

See you at the Run!

WALK UNITED with Metro United Way & UPSMetro United Way kicks off its 2010 Community Campaign with its first annual WALK UNITED!

Bring your family, friends, and co-workers out to kick off the Metro United Way 2010 Community Campaign! Help us celebrate and show your support by becoming part of the FIRST annual WALK UNITED!

Why: Metro United Way supports 150 programs and almost 90 agencies that assist people who need help today. We also work to create and support long-term solutions. By focusing on the areas of EDUCATION, INCOME and HEALTH, we're building a brighter future for us all! All WALK UNITED proceeds support your Metro United Way.

When: Saturday, August 28, 2010. Same-day registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Kickoff Celebration begins at 8:30 a.m. Walk begins at 9:00 a.m.

Where: University of Louisville Shelby Campus. 9001 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40222

Course: Fun, easy course designed for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Entry Fee: Includes LIVE UNITED t-shirt & goodie bag!

Early Registration:
$15 - Register online now at metrounitedway.org/walkunited (please note that only credit cards are accepted). You can also download the WALK UNITED registration form and mail it in with a check. Early registrations must be received before 8/26/2010 at midnight.

Late Registration:
$20 - At the event, Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
All children under 12 years of age participate for FREE!
For more details or to serve as a volunteer at the event, please contact Jillian Himmelhaver, (502) 292-6109.

We look forward to seeing you there!


ResultsOther upcoming events in your Kentucky communities
Get these on your calendar today!

Friday, Aug. 13 - United Way of the Coalfield (Hopkins & Muhlenberg Cos.) Community Kickoff
Monday, Aug. 16 - United Way of the Bluegrass (Lexington Region) 4th Annual Golf Classic
Wednesday, Aug. 25 - United Way of Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Virtual Kickoff

Tuesday, Aug. 31 - Murray-Calloway County United Way Kickoff

Tuesday, Aug. 31 - United Way of Southeastern Kentucky (Hazard Region) "Founder's Day" Event

Thursday, Sept. 9 - Sunday, Sept. 12 - United Way of Southern Kentucky "Balloons, Tunes and BBQ" Festival

Friday, Sept. 10 - United Way of Paducah-McCracken County Project United & Campaign Kickoff

Sunday, Sept. 26 - United Way of Central KY/Hardin Memorial Hospital "Hooked on Helping" Bass Fishing Tournament

In addition to these great United Way events, please mark your calendars now for the 2010 Step Up for Kids Conference.  Advocates from across Kentucky will gather in Louisville on October 5, 2010 for an all-day event to celebrate National Step Up for Kids Week, and to prepare for the 7th Annual Children's Advocacy Day at the Capitol, to be held on February 17, 2011.

Where: The Gheens Academy, 4425 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213
When: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Cost: Free, including lunch

Register today!