UNMC smashes United Way goal – drawing winners announced

picture disc.Congratulations UNMC employees — for a third consecutive year, you helped the medical center surpass its United Way campaign goal!

As of Friday morning, UNMC raised $147,158 to top its goal of $143,094. That total includes a more than $13,000 donation surge on the campaign’s final day.

“Once again UNMC employees stepped up and showed their generous spirits in a very impressive manner,” said Kacie Gerard, UNMC’s United Way campaign manager. “I’m very proud to say that countless people in the area will benefit from these donations.

“Great work, UNMC!”

Drawing winners

Congratulations to the following UNMC employees, who won prizes in the final United Way campaign drawing on Friday:

  • Two tickets to Nov. 21 Nebraska-Kansas State football game — Laura Bilek, School of Allied Health Professions;
  • Free one-month pass to the Center for Healthy Living — Ellen Sherrell, College of Medicine;
  • $50 Target gift card — Jing Wang, Eppley Institute;
  • $50 Village Pointe gift card — Connie Curro, College of Medicine;
  • $25 Rave Movie Theater gift card — Carol Larson, School of Allied Health Professions;
  • $50 Fantasy’s Gas Stations gift card — Anja Loftus, College of Nursing;
  • $50 Nebraska Furniture Mart gift card — Heather Brown, McGoogan Library; and
  • $50 Fantasy’s Gas Stations gift card — Pamela Smith, College of Medicine.

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