ST. LOUIS, MO (October 14, 2008) - The United Way is making it fun and easy for you to lend a hand, if you can, to help the community this year. Between October 26 and November 2, you can help build a healthy community simply by taking part in one or more of the following United Way Week activities: grocery store shopping, dining out, exercising, and more. For more details on United Way Week, visit http://www.givetodayhelptoday.org. Ways to participate are:
Lend a Hand
Sunday, October 26 - Sunday, November 2
Dierbergs, Save-a-Lot, Schnucks and Shop ‘n Save stores in the bi-state region When you shop at these participating grocery stores during United Way Week, you'll have the option of adding $1, $5 or $10 to your bill as a donation to United Way.
Online Auction
Starting: 7:00 a.m. Monday, October 27 and ending: 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 7 Online at: unitedwayday.cmarket.com Bid on incredible, unique experiences and items:
- Tickets, airfare and hotel for four to the 2009 Super Bowl
- Meet Tony LaRussa and your favorite Cardinal
- A Jimmy Buffet signed surfboard
- A suite for a St. Louis Blues game and much, much more
United Way Taste of Giving
The evening of Tuesday, October 28 at selected St. Louis Originals Restaurants. Visit http://www.givetodayhelptoday.org/ for a complete list. When you eat out at any of the 23 participating restaurants at United Way Taste of Giving, at least 20 percent of your bill will be donated to United Way. The St. Louis Originals is a collaborative of independent restaurants committed to celebrating the food and friendship indigenous to St. Louis neighborhoods.
Six Flags Fright Fest
Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1 at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka Visit United Way's website: www.givetodayhelptoday.org to download a "Everyone Pays Kids Price" coupon for Fright Fest. You'll pay just $29.99 per ticket, plus tax - a $10 savings! For each ticket purchased through this offer, Six Flags is donating $3 to United Way.
Club Fitness Aerobathon
The morning of Saturday, November 1, at participating area Club Fitness locations. Visit www.clubfitness.us to find the Club nearest you and call for details on how to sign up. Aerobathon classes will be offered for three hours. Anyone can sign up for one, two or three hours, and will be asked to make a donation of $10 per hour. Club Fitness is an affordable, friendly, state-of-the-art facility that welcomes people of all fitness levels.
United Way of Greater St. Louis helps more than 1 million people in the region each year by funding nearly 200 local health and human service organizations. United Way efficiently gives back more than $1 million each week into the community and is currently holding its 2008 fundraising campaign. This year's goal is $65.5 million. If you're unable to participate in any of the events and still wish to help United Way during its campaign, call 314-421-0700 or visit online at: http://www.givetodayhelptoday.org/.
About United Way of Greater St. Louis
The United Way funds nearly 200 health and human service agencies located throughout a 16-county area in Missouri and Illinois. More than one million people in our bi-state community receive services that strengthen families, help the elderly, keep children healthy and safe, and build stronger neighborhoods. For more information, contact 314-421-0700 or visit http://www.stl.unitedway.org/.
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