More than $20K raised at annual United Way drive-thru breakfast in Penticton

By dpotenteau Global News

Posted September 20, 2018 4:34 pm EST

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The United Way Central and South Okanagan Similkameen held its seventh annual South Okanagan Drive Thru Breakfast on Thursday morning – Sep 20, 2018

The United Way Central and South Okanagan Similkameen held its seventh annual drive-thru breakfast in Penticton on Thursday morning.

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The one-day event went from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Penticton Lakeside Resort.

More than 950 breakfast bags were handed out and $21,000 was raised. Organizers were hoping to raise $20,000, which they exceeded.

The event also featured several prizes, including:

Vancouver sports getaway. A rip for 2 to Vancouver with two B.C. Lions tickets, hotel and breakfast for two at Metrotown Hilton, Shark Club gift card. Valued at more than $400.
Vancouver Canucks jersey signed by Daniel Sedin.
Penticton Speedway family pass.
Summerland wine and golf experience.
Naramata wine tour.
Two box seat tickets at SOEC to Celtic Thunder.
Two box seat tickets at SOEC to 3 Days Grace.
Great Estates Okanagan wine gift basket.
Nature’s Fare gift basket.
Time Flies kids gift basket.