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August 2011 Newsletter

GIVE, ADVOCATE, VOLUNTEER.

 

ENEWS FROM YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY 

Rain?  What Rain?

Boats Float Come Rain or Shine!

Thanks to all of the committed racers who braved the storms to compete in our 9th Annual "What Floats Your Cardboard Boat Race" on Saturday, August 20th!

 

Watch our 9th Annual Cardboard Boat Race Video!

Sheriffs

Campaign Co-Chairs - Kendall County Sheriff Dick Randall and

Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez.

Click here for a complete list of winners!

It was a lively launch of our 2011-2012 fundraising campaign to raise $1.3 million to serve those in need within in our communities.  Thank you to all the boaters, contributors, supporters, volunteers and partner agencies who came out to celebrate with us!

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

  • Mayor Tom Weisner, City of Aurora  
  • Chief Hal Carlson and Deputy Chief John Lehman, Aurora Fire Department Water Rescue Team
  • Rosario DeLeon and Dan Anderson, City of Aurora Department of Parks

It is because of your continuous support and tireless efforts that we continue to have a great event!  We couldn't do it without you!  Thank you!

Agency Spotlight

Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice

 

 

Fox Valley

Volunteer Hospice
 

Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice is a non-profit, volunteer-based, community-funded organization that has been dedicated to providing practical, spiritual, and emotional support to individuals with life threatening and terminal illnesses and grieving persons and their families since 1981. Supported entirely by the community, all care is available without charge regardless of age, diagnosis, prognosis, income level, Medicare eligibility, race, or creed.

 

Learn More about the programs available through

Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice:

Sponsor Highlight

OId Second

Thank you to Old Second National Bank for their continued support as an Annual Sponsor of Fox Valley United Way!

Old Second

Old Second's Boat Entry

 

Their main branch is located at 37 S. River Street in downtown Aurora. For more information, please call (630) 892-0202 or visit Old Second Bancorp.

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   44 East Galena Blvd.

   Aurora, IL  60505

   630-896-4636

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2011 Cardboard Boat Race

GIVE

NEED HELP STARTING YOUR WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN?

 

Visit our website here for great information, materials and tips  to help you run a great workplace fundraising campaign!

 

Have questions or need additional help?  Click here to email Denise Blettner, our Director of Development

 

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ADVOCATE

When you advocate you are lending your voice to create change in your community. One of the best ways to advocate is by communicating to the people you have put in office, who create the public policies that have the best interest of you and your community at heart.

Look up your State Senator and State Representative here!

 

VOLUNTEER
THINK OF WE BEFORE ME... REACH OUT A HAND TO ONE AND INFLUENCE THE CONDITION OF MANY...
 
You can make

 the difference!

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Special Thanks To:

AT&T long

For their corporate donation of $3,500.00, presented to Fox Valley United Way at the Campaign Kick-Off during the 9th Annual Cardboard Boat Race.

 

Tubin' For A Cause

Raging Waves

Thank you Raging Waves for the $500.00 contribution in support of your Tubin' For A Cause event held on Sunday, August 28th.  Your support of the community in greatly appreciated! 


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