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In this season of thanks giving, we thank you for your year-round commitment and support. Together, we're advancing the common good and positively influencing the condition of all.
On behalf of the United Way family, we wish you & your family a warm and Happy Thanksgiving.
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LIVE UNITED this Thanksgiving...Tune In:
Jesse McCartney to perform in NFL/United Way Thanksgiving Halftime Show
Jesse McCartney's live performance will be the highlight of the halftime show, which focuses on United Way and NFL's commitment to youth health and fitness.
The show will encourage young fans to get 60 minutes of exercise each day, as part of NFL PLAY 60, the league's youth health and fitness campaign. United Way is asking NFL fans to support their 10-year goal to get 1.9 million more kids healthy and fit by donating to United Way in-school and after-school fitness programs.
CNN HEROES: LIZ MCCARTNEY NAMED CNN HERO OF THE YEAR
CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, airing Thanksgiving night on CNN, has named Liz McCartney the 2008 CNN Hero of the Year. McCartney, who has connections with the United Way family, created the St. Bernard Project to help Hurricane Katrina survivors in St. Bernard Parish, a community just outside New Orleans. The St. Bernard Project, which has rebuilt homes for 150 families, is funded by United Way of Greater New Orleans.
Also recognized as top-ten finalist was Anne Mahlum, who is associated with United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Mahlum was honored for her "Back on My Feet" program.
This year's Top 10 CNN Heroes finalists were chosen from nearly 4,000 nominations from 75 countries. Each finalist received $25,000 for their organization. In addition, Liz McCartney received $100,000 for the St. Bernard Project.
"CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute," hosted by Anderson Cooper from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Thanksgiving night, November 27, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).
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