United Way of Midland County exceeds $5 million fundraising goal

For the second year in a row, the people of Midland County have opened their pockets and raised over $5 million for the United Way. Officials announced that this year's eight-week campaign raised $5,018,614 for the organization's efforts at a gala event last night. “For those who have been long time donors; or those who gave for the first time—thank you for your incredible generosity,” said Kevin Parker, the 2011 campaign chair. “You are a part of something that will live beyond today." Over seventy local community advocates danced their own interpretation of Judson Laipply's "Evolution of Dance" in a pre-recorded montage before live dancers displayed the final tally on their backs. Laipply was the guest speaker at the campaign's kick-off in September.

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