The 91ÑÇÉ« 2003 United Way Campaign has exceeded its campaign goal. Donations and fundraising activities amassed over $180,000 and the Virtual "Y" is now filled to the top with a lovely shade of 91ÑÇÉ«ie red.
Right: Steve Dranitsaris from the office of the vice-president of finance & administration together with some of the members of 91ÑÇÉ«'s University's Cup-a-soup team presented Danielle Chateau, campaign Chair for the United Way, with a cheque for $1,377.60 on Wednesday, Jan. 21. From left to right are: Valerie Baddon, Mary Verrilli, Danielle Chateau, Steve Dranitsaris , Kelly Glaze, Joyce Pereria and Elaine Mann.
91ÑÇÉ« employees contributed $65,817.16 through payroll deductions. The Leadership Campaign contributed $104,540.00 and $5,744.00 was contributed by the 91ÑÇÉ« Univesity Foundation. Special events organized by volunteers in the 91ÑÇÉ« community raised $11,050.76.
"This outstanding achievement was made possible by faculty, staff, students and the 91ÑÇÉ« Foundation through personal donations and special events," said Danielle Chateau, community relations officer and the 2003 campaign Chair. "I’d like to extend a special ‘thank-you’ to staff members who dedicated themselves to canvassing and organizing special events."
"It feels absolutely terrific," said John Lennox, dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the leadership Chair for the 2003 91ÑÇÉ« United Way campaign. "I am very grateful for the response by people at 91ÑÇÉ«. We ask a lot of the community of which we are a part and it seems only appropriate that we give back to the community. We also have the good fortune that President Marsden has set a personal and institutional example by being so enthusiastically and consistently committed to the United Way at 91ÑÇÉ« and in Toronto."
In total, 91ÑÇÉ« will be contributing $187,151.92 to the United Way.
"The generosity of people at 91ÑÇÉ« made this year’s goal a reality," said Chateau. "The United Way is very grateful for the tremendous effort put forward by members of the 91ÑÇÉ« community and to the many sponsors who provided signs, prizes and other goodies."
Through the success of this campaign, 91ÑÇÉ« has supported its larger community and the people – on and off campus – who require and use the services supported through the United Way and its agencies.
For full details about the campaign, a list of prize recipients and sponsors, please visit the Web site.