UNITED WAY – DOING A WORLD OF GOOD
IN OUR COMMUNITY

Pickering – United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge is “kicking-off” their 2004 campaign on Saturday September 18th from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Pickering Town Centre – Centre Court. This is the 34th annual fundraising campaign for United Way.

       “United Way … Doing a World of Good in Our Community”, is this years kick-off theme. The theme ties into the wide variety of acts performing at the Pickering Town Centre on Saturday.

       “We are extremely pleased that so many local talents are coming out to share in our campaign kick-off,” says United Way’s Executive Director Edna Klazek. “Since our main focus is community, what a better way to kick-off than to acknowledge our home-grown talent.”

       The national anthem and two other songs, performed by Ethnocats - singers from Ajax High School, will start off the event. Other talents to be seen during the event are the Home Town Cloggers; dancers from Durham Tamil Association and Hummingbird Dancers from Club Carib.

       The event will be emceed by an on-air personality from KX 96. Speakers will include Mayor Ryan, Pat O’Brien, Chair of the 2004 Campaign and Edna Klazek.

       An informational booth will be setup at the Pickering Town Centre, describing the services and agencies that United Way supports. Along with information, United Way Temporary Tattoos; cake and Face Painting done by Girls Incorporated of Durham for children will also be available from the booth.

       The fundraising goal for the 2004 campaign will be announced at the kick-off. “With continued support from the communities of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge, we are confident that we can achieve our goal and continue funding to the local agencies.” Klazek noted.

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For further information, please contact:
Jaime Scanlan
Communications Coordinator
905-686-0606 or JScanlan@uwayapu.org