The Loyalist College United Way Campaign for 2008-09 has surpassed its goal of $12,000 for the year. Community Campaign co-chairs Betty and George Beer and Campaign Director Connie Reid visited the campus today to celebrate total campaign receipts of $12,206, representing donations from individuals and groups within the College, and proceeds from special events.
The campaign was launched in the fall with a “Trick or Treat” event organized by the post-graduate Public Relations students at the College. Other events included a pancake breakfast; Pizza with the President; a book sale organized through the College bookstore, and a Run for United Way organized by students in Police Foundations. A sale of batteries, donated to United Way by Procter and Gamble, helped put the campaign over its goal.
“Loyalist College is pleased to support our community United Way campaign,” said College President Maureen Piercy. “I want to thank the many individuals who helped in this year’s success; the students, alumni, faculty and staff and our partners in the cafeteria and the bookstore, for their efforts. I would especially like to thank the Student Government, the Alumni Association, and the Loyalist College Administrative Staff Association for their donations to this year’s campaign.”
Media Contact: Dianne Spencer, Executive Director, College Advancement & External Relations, Loyalist College, (613) 969-1913, ext. 2235; e-mail: dspencer@loyalistc.on.ca