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March 12, 2008
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Mar 27, 2008
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Gadsden Convention Hall,

June 26, 2008
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August 28, 2008
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Gadsden Convention Hall

November 6, 2008
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Gadsden Convention Hall

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Courtesy of  THE GADSDEN TIMES.  

Organization's donations surpass $1.2 million
The United Way of Etowah County sailed onto "Victory Island" Thursday with a treasure chest overflowing with donations totaling more than $1.3 million.

The official results for the 2007 United Way campaign "Destination Victory Island" were announced at the victory celebration luncheon at Convention Hall in Gadsden.

The drive surpassed its goal of $1.2 million.

During the celebration, fund-raising volunteers, loaned executives and campaign committee chairmen announced their individual totals for the campaign and recognized companies and individuals who made notable contributions.

Pacesetter chairman Matt Hayes announced a record-setting $652,155 total for the Pacesetter campaign this year.

Kendall Lowe-Hamilton, campaign chairwoman, said she was amazed by the impact the United Way was making on the community and was thankful to the companies and individuals who contributed.

"By bridging together a variety of community leaders - from business, government and local citizens - United Way can identify what the major problems are in our community and then work together to find solutions," she said.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and United Steelworkers of America Local 12 led the way with $192,291 in contributions. Among the other largest contributors to the campaign were Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Riverview Regional Medical Center and Alabama Power.

Jay Mid-South ran its first United Way campaign and was awarded the Rookie of the Year award for raising $12,070.

Money raised during this campaign will go to aid more than 25 nonprofit agencies and programs in the Etowah County area.