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More Boats, More Fans, More Fun!
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On August 20, hundreds of spectators joined us to watch 21 hand-made vessels set sail on Mastodon Lake in our 10th Annual What Floats Your Cardboard Boat Race. We witnessed remarkable team spirit, fantastic finishes and spectacular sinkings, awarding trophies in all three categories.
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Click here for a complete list of winners!
Beautiful weather, exciting competitions and great food all combined to make it a spectacular launch of the Fox Valley United Way's 2012-2013 fundraising campaign. Each year, this event is an opportunity to showcase our community partnerships, and draw attention to the health and human services agencies that our campaign supports.
A big thank you to all of the participants, contributors, supporters, volunteers and agencies that made it a great day.
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WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS
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The Board of Directors of Fox Valley United Way recently welcomed four new members. Pictured above from left to right are: John Wu, Waubonsee Community College; Cheryl Maraffio, community advocate; Keith Gottschalk, Old Second National Bank and Fred McKenzie, Aurora University. We are grateful to each of them for choosing to serve the local community through the United Way.
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Agency Spotlight
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 YWCA Aurora
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Learn more about the programs available through the YWCA Aurora:
Don't miss out on The Boot Scootin' Ball on September 18th. Proceeds support programs in DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties.
YWCA's 2012 Boat Race Entry with Mayor Tom Weisner
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Thank you to Old Second National Bank for their continued support as an Annual Sponsor of Fox Valley United Way!
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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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Fox Valley United Way
44 East Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60505
630-896-4636 www.uwfoxvalley.org
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Cardboard Boat Race
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Click here to view Boat Race photos.
OR "Like" our facebook page and view hundreds of submitted photos.
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Our Appreciation to:
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Mayor Tom Weisner, City of Aurora
Chief Hal Carlson, Deputy Chief John Lehman, and the Aurora Fire Department Water Rescue Team
Rosario DeLeon and Dan Anderson, City of Aurora Department of Parks
It is their support and assistance that brings the boat race to life each year - THANK YOU!
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GIVE
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NEED HELP STARTING YOUR WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN?
Visit our website here for great information, materials and tips to help you initiate a successful fundraising program!
Have questions or need additional help? Click here to email Denise Blettner, our Director of Development.
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ADVOCATE
Candidates Forum
On Issues Affecting
People with Disabilities
Thursday, September 20, 2012
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Christ Community Church
St. Charles, IL 60175
- Get an update on local service needs
- State your position on disability issues
- Speak directly to state and local officials and candidates
Sponsored by Advocates Network. For More information contact Gina Richter. |
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Thank you to the more than 80 volunteers who proudly wore their LIVE UNITED shirts and helped out at the boat race! For more information on how you can help make a difference, click here. |
Special Thanks
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