Drawings to be held in November for campus United Way campaign

Contact: Deanne Puca
October 24, 2016

2016 WMU United Way poster.
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The deadline to win two tickets to a Western Michigan University football game through the campus United Way campaign is Monday, Oct. 31. The winner of two tickets to a Bronco home football game either Nov. 19 or 25 will be drawn Friday, Nov. 4. Pledge forms are required to be submitted to the WMU Office of the President by 5 p.m. Oct. 28 to be included in the drawing.

Another drawing for WMU sweatshirts and hockey, basketball and Miller Auditorium tickets will be held Monday, Nov. 21. The deadline for this drawing is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Anyone who submits a donation for any amount is eligible for these drawings.

Download the 2016 WMU United Way poster (printable)

Drawing for a new vehicle

In addition, any new, undesignated gift of at least $50 to United Way, or an undesignated gift that has increased by $25 from the previous year, will automatically be entered into a drawing for a new vehicle of choice up to a value of $30,000 from one of the sponsoring dealerships. To be included in this special drawing, pledge forms must be received at the WMU Office of the President by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. The winner will be announced by the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Exclusions

WMU United Way Advisory Board members are not eligible for the drawings.

The campus United Way campaign launched earlier this month, and pledge forms are being distributed to employees.

Questions should be directed to campaign organizers at wmu-united-way@wmich.edu.

Learn more about United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region at changethestory.org.

For more news, arts and events, visit wmich.edu/news.

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