United Way announces 2008 Campaign Kick-off Event

FORT ATKINSON, WI – August 18, 2008 – The United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties announces that the organization will be kicking off its annual community campaign with a Corporate Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 4:00 p.m., at Perkins Stadium on the campus of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater.

Corporate coed teams of three will be competing against one another in amassing total yardage by punting, passing and kicking a collegiate size football on the new FieldTurf, artificial turf, playing surface in updated Perkins Stadium. Shane Sparks, of 940 WFAW/ KOOL 106.5/ LITE 107.3, will serve as the on-field emcee of the competition that will be broadcast throughout the stadium and on the Perkins Stadium scoreboard. At the conclusion of the event, the top three teams in total yardage will be awarded first, second and third place team trophies, along with each member of the winning team collecting an individual trophy. There will also be an award for the team with the most spirit. Food will be available for all participants and their respective fans.

In addition to the friendly competition, there will be an appearance by members of the Warhawk Marching Band, “Wisconsin’s Finest,” who are directed by Dr. Glenn C. Hayes as well as Lance Leipold, Warhawk football coach and Pat Miller, Warhawk men’s basketball coach.

“Our United Way is really excited about this event, we’re going to have a great time and we look forward to involving employers from throughout our community. Corporate teams, made up of individuals employed by the same employer, are encouraged to register by September 12th,” said Dan McCrea, United Way’s executive director.

A complete registration packet including rules and a registration form are available by calling the United Way office at 920.563.8880 or visiting www.ourunitedway.com. There is a $25 per team registration fee. This event is generously co-sponsored by Fort HealthCare and Jones Dairy Farm.

The United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties is serving the needs of the community by working to improve community health; strengthen families; address the needs of at risk youth; build and maintain family financial stability and integrate diverse populations. These five areas of need where identified by community leaders and adopted by the United Way to focus the organization’s financial and volunteer efforts.

Touching the lives of over 14,000 people in our service area, nearly 1 of 4 people, the United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties partners with over 30 health and human service programs that provide local services throughout the communities of Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Helenville, Lake Mills, Palmyra, Sullivan and Whitewater. For more information about United Way, contact 920.563.8880 or visit www.ourunitedway.com. United Way - investing in our community’s health, families and youth.

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