FAIRMONT —
On the coldest day of the year so far, the United Way of Marion County hosted its annual meeting to announce that the “Warm Up Marion County” fundraising campaign is very close to meeting its goal.
According to executive director Tiffany Samuels, the 2012-13 United Way campaign is sitting at roughly 92 percent of its $455,000 goal.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the campaign had raised $419,600, and campaign co-chairwoman Dr. Doreen Larson of Pierpont Community & Technical College said additional donations are already coming in.
“We’re feeling grateful,” Larson said.
Her husband and co-chairman Len Larson added, “We’re very pleased with the community.
“They’re doing everything they can to make us successful.”
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Campaign co-chair Len Larson watches as his wife and campaign co-chair, Dr. Doreen Larson, gives Butch Phillips a kiss after Phillips and Dale Dzielski presented the United Way for $15,000 from the Celebration of Lights event. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
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Campaign co-chairs Len and Dr. Doreen Larson give the campaign progress report. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
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United Way Executive Director Tiffany Walker Samuels gives the annual report. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
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Rosemary Phillips, Christy Miller, and Bill Phillips listen to the reports. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
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Outgoing president Tina Shaw hands off the mic to incoming president Ryan Ford. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
January 23, 2013
United Way at 92 percent of goal: PHOTOS
$419,600 raised; donations still being received
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