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On Friday, November 6th, 2009, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex held its first iClimb for United Way at the WFCU Arena.

 

iClimb was a fun, interactive event that helped raise awareness and funds for the community of Windsor-Essex. Participants were challenged to not only raise funds for United Way, but also to climb numerous flights of stairs inside the Arena.

 

Over 200 participants from our community stepped up to the challenge and climbed over 1300 steps at the WFCU Arena. "I am so impressed with the leaders in our community. It's a really great thing to see," said Janice Forsyth, Senior Director of Fund Development at United Way.

 

One of the many participants of the iClimb stated, "This was such a great event! It was really great to be inside of the WFCU Arena and climbing all of the steps. I'm glad that my workplace was able to play a part in this community event!"

 

This year, the iClimb helped raised over $18,500 in pledges and sponsorship.   Our Top Fundraisers included Glengarda Child and Family Services and Tim Norman from Chrysler Canada Inc./CAW Local 444.  To view pictures from the award presentation and from the event, visit www.weareunited.com/blog and www.weareunited.com/slideshow.