McMaster on the move for United Way

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/UnitedWay_runwalk.jpg” caption=”Jill Axisa, executive assistant to the President, fires the start gun to begin the second annual McMaster United Way Run/Walk. Photo credit: Chantall Van Raay”]Employees and students braved the chill and the rain in today's second annual McMaster United Way Run/Walk. The route included a 5km run or a 3km walk through the McMaster campus.
Following the race, prizes and gifts were awarded for categories of individual and team participation. The event wrapped up with light refreshments and presentations at Quarters.
The Run/Walk event officially launched the United Way campaign at McMaster, which runs from Oct. 24 to Nov. 18.
Two additional United Way fundraiser events on campus include the annual Paper Mitten Sale that runs from Oct. 24 to Nov. 18. You can order a supply of paper mittens to be sold within your department for a toonie each. Place your order with co-ordinator, Milica Pavlica at pavlica@mcmaster.ca.
The second fundraiser event is the sixth annual Hallowe'en Bake Sale and 50/50 Raffle for United Way on Monday, Oct. 31, 2005 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the DeGroote School of Business atrium. Watch for other fundraisers running throughout the campaign period.
The McMaster United Way Run/Walk event is a part of McMaster's annual Healthy Workplace Week, which takes place October 24-28, 2005. More information about the Healthy Workplace Week program is available at.