Jamestown, N.D. (KCSi- T.V.) — The United Way of Stutsman County will be launching its campaign on Sept. 13, 2012 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, In Jamestown.

Guests on the Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, on Monday, from the United Way were the President, Lynette Stodart, and 1st Vice Presidnet, Carla Edinger.

Ms. Stoddart said, the event begins at 5:30 p.m. and includes many activities, such as a shoot out with community leaders, a cakewalk with cakes from various bakeries in town and bouncy games for children to begin fundraising toward the goal of $200,000. A full meal will also be served.

Those participating in the Hoop Shoot will be Jamestown’s Mayor, Katie Andersen, Brad Nold from Farmers Insurance, Greg Allen from Cavendish, Amber from the Jamestown College Women’s basketball starting center, along with Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger, and Jamestown City Fire Chief Jim Reuther, along with Jamestown School Superintendent, Bob Toso, and two employees from the Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Brian the Phamacy Manager, and Jeremy the I.T. Manager.

The theme for the campaign is “Be an All-Star”.

Ms. Stoddart added, “We are very excited to launch the ‘Be an All-Star campaign. The team has set a much higher goal than in recent years, due to extra need in the community. We feel the support of the community will remain strong, and have every intention of meeting that goal.”

Ms. Edinger said, the cost to attend the event is $7 for an adult, $4 for a child or $25 for a family, immediate family only.

She added, The United Way of Stutsman County helps 23 local agencies and over 99% of the money donated stays in Stutsman County. The organization will be doing an event every month for the rest of the year to help reach their campaign goal.

United Way packets will be distributed this month.

 

Other upcoming United Way fundraisers include…a pancake feed at Applebee’s in Jamestown, a fall bake sale at the Buffalo Mall, and a return of the bowling tournament, with dates to be announced.