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United Way of Central & South Okanagan Similkameen launches 2017/2018 campaign

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United Way of Central & South Okanagan Similkameen launches 2017/2018 campaign – Sep 8, 2017

The United Way of Central & South Okanagan Similkameen supports about 85,000 people in the region through 51 agencies that offer programs and services for families, children and the elderly.

The goal is to raise $1.41 million to continue supporting the work those agencies do.

A breakfast took place Thursday morning at the Coast Capri Hotel, where ‘Rock Stars’ was this year’s theme.

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The United Way believes the community can be rock stars through workplace campaigns and personal donations.

Community leaders brought in baked goods to the event for auction, raising $3,100.

Global Okanagan News Anchor Doris Maria Bregolisse’s Slovenian Strudel sold to the highest bidder for $650.

Doris Maria Bregolisse presents her baking to the highest bidder, Nick Arkle of Gorman Bros. Barb Vanstone/ Global Okanagan

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