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Young Professionals are Chilling for Community Change
Providence, RI (January 31, 2013) United Way of Rhode Island’s Young Leaders Circle is holding its third Polar Bear Plunge Fundraiser on Sunday, February 24th at 12:00 p.m. The Plunge will take place at Easton’s First Beach, 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport. One hundred percent (100%) of donations raised will go to United Way-funded programs that help East Bay residents in need.
The concept is simple: YLC Polar Bear Plunge participants raise money and then take a dip into Newport’s Easton’s Beach. In addition to helping our Newport County neighbors in need all YLC Plungers will receive a LIVE UNITED t-shirt. YLC Plungers that raise a minimum of $100 will also receive a LIVE UNITED beach towel or United Way blanket. So grab a friend, co-worker, family member, or go at it alone. To register to plunge or donate visit: https://www.firstgiving.com/8137/ylc-polar-bear-plunge-2013. Please help us reach our goal of $7,500!
All YLC Plungers and donors are invited to a complimentary Pre-Plunge Party! All YLC plungers and donors who make a minimum gift of $15 to the plunge are invited to join us for this breakfast. All other guests are asked to make a $15 donation to the plunge at the door. Guests under age 12 are free. Pre-party is from 10am-11:45am at Tickets Bar & Grille, 15 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI (walking distance to Easton’s Beach). Please RSVP for the Pre-Plunge Party by emailing youngleaders@uwri.org
For more information about United Way of Rhode Island’s Young Leaders Circle, visit www.liveunitedri.org or find them on Facebook.
Photo Caption: Plungers LIVING UNITED at the 2012 YLC Polar Bear Plunge
About United Way of Rhode Island
United Way of Rhode Island has been working to improve the quality of life in Rhode Island communities for over 80 years. UWRI’s mission is to mobilize the caring power of the community to improve the lives of people in need and address the issues Rhode Islanders care most about. United Way’s goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place. We believe that all Rhode Islanders deserve the opportunity to have a better life, as when any one of us succeeds, we all succeed. At United Way, we refer to this as advancing the common good. For more information, visit www.LIVEUNITEDri.org.
About Young Leaders Circle
United Way of Rhode Island Young Leaders Circle (YLC) is a group of young professionals in their 20s, 30s and 40s, helping to raise awareness of United Way of Rhode Island’s efforts and bring members together in a fun and meaningful way through advocacy, networking, social events, professional development, and volunteerism. YLC focuses on making an impact and improving the lives of people in need statewide. For more information, visit www.LIVEUNITEDri.org.
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