Winners and prizes

ANNOUNCING THIS YEAR’S TOP FUNDRAISING WINNERS

The top fundraiser at this year’s Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way is Paul Renaud. Paul raised a total of $24,097.00 and will receive a 32-inch LCD Digital Colour television and Blue-ray disc player valued at $900. The runner-up is Peter Heffernan, who raised a total of $11,622.88 and will receive an e-book reader valued at $250. You can still fundraise until Friday, July 8, 2011 to receive an HBC Gift Card. See below to learn more. Thank you to everyone who gathered pledges and fundraised for the cause at the Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way.

YOU RAN TO GIVE—HERE’S HOW YOU HELPED!

When you fundraised for United Way Toronto, you did so much more for our community than you know—and we’re excited to acknowledge your efforts of $250 or more with the following gift cards. For each amount you raised, you’re providing the following to those in need in our community:

By collecting between $250 and $499, you are…

Helping five women who have been abused begin new lives free of violence, by providing two hours of counseling. Learn more about how United Way helps women who have been abused. You receive a $25 HBC Gift Card.

By collecting between $500 and $999, you are…

Helping kids be all they can be. $806 allows one child to attend summer camp for eight weeks to help him or her build self-esteem. Learn more about how United Way is giving children a healthy start. You receive a $50 HBC Gift Card.

By collecting between $1,000 and $2,499, you are…

Putting kids on the path to success. $1,000 enables 15 children to attend a weekly homework club, helping them succeed in school. Learn more about how United Way is giving children a healthy start. You receive a $100 HBC Gift Card.

By collecting $2,500 and $4,999, you are…

Building healthy people and strong communities. $2,500 gives eight newcomers job search skills, training and a placement in their field of expertise, so they can begin new professional lives in Canada. Learn more about how United Way is helping newcomers to settle and integrate. You receive a $250 HBC Gift Card.

By collecting over $5,000, you are…

Helping seniors maintain their independence. $5,000 offers home support to two seniors with disabilities for seven months (three hours a week), allowing them to live independently. Learn more about how United Way is helping seniors live independently. You receive a $500 HBC Gift Card.