Thank you to everyone who participated in the Rake-a-thon for Make a Difference Day! Organized by United Way Volunteer Connection, volunteers participated in a community project to rake yards and haul leaves for their neighbors who are elderly or disabled. Small groups of people raked 110 yards with 53 teams and more than 360 volunteers. October brought snow and cold weather this year and that created unique opportunities to rake with shovels! National Make a Difference Day is celebrated the fourth Saturday in October every year. This is a day that brings community service into the spotlight, bringing people together to help their neighbors in need. It is the largest day of service in the United States.
United Way of Marathon County has dedicated staff committed to this community. Let us introduce Amy! Amy Whitsett is our Finance and Administrative Assistant and has been with United Way since 2019. You will find her at every football game cheering on her son Grant, and her favorite coach, Andy. Amy’s daughter Jordan is passionate about art and music and stared in her first virtual play performance during virtual school this spring. COVID-19 has taught Amy to slow down and enjoy the little things in life. Amy grew up in West Bend, Wisconsin and is passionate about cooking and searching new recipes. Her family recently adopted two bonded dogs from the Marathon County Human Society who are the center of attention. An interesting fact about Amy: She has jumped in the Polar Plunge 5 years in a row!
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This year the Turkey Trot is virtual! We are encouraging all race participants to run as a family or friend group and participate on their honor during the designated race session. Runners or walkers can upload their race results anytime during this open session. Participation is unlimited although there will be a limited amount of T-shirts printed. 