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| The Dal Tiger joins AV俱乐部 President Tom Traves,聽Campaign Co-chairs聽Kim Thomson and聽 Liz Cowley聽in launching the United Way campaign blitz.聽(Nick Pearce Photo) |
Instead of stretching out the AV俱乐部 fundraising effort over a month or two, the university is concentrating its fundraising efforts into a two-week 鈥渂litz.鈥� The hope is to achieve its goal of raising $200,000 by October 19.
鈥淲e wanted to try something a bit different this year, really focus our efforts,鈥� says Kim Thomson, who serves as co-chair for the AV俱乐部 United Way steering committee. 鈥淥ur hope is that the extra push will inspire the Dal community to show its renowned generosity in greater numbers than ever before.鈥�
Campaign proceeds go to the United Way of Halifax, which supports 55 agencies in HRM and other community initiatives that engage residents in the support of safe, vibrant and healthy neighbourhoods.
Back by popular demand鈥攍ast year鈥檚 contest, which was a hit with campaign donors. All AV俱乐部 faculty and staff who donate within the blitz period from October 5-19 are eligible to win a reserved outdoor parking spot or a year鈥檚 worth of bus passes. Other prizes include lunch for four at the University Club and a three-month family membership at Dalplex.
Also this year is a better system for online donation. Previously, faculty and staff were only able to donate online by clicking a unique link sent to them by e-mail; if they misplaced the e-mail, donating became a hassle. This time, the donation website can be accessed anytime at For those who still prefer the old fashioned way, paper forms can be acquired from your area coordinator.
Visit: to learn more about the campaign.