The Detroit Red Wings Alumni versus Yoopers United hockey game may have ended in a tie, but the real winner here is the Marquette County community. United Way of Marquette County raised over $100,000 at Marquette County Hockey Night last Saturday.
The proceeds from the event benefits United Way of Marquette County’s Community Investment Fund. Money in the Community Investment Fund goes directly back to the Marquette County community, including through UWMC’s annual grant funding.
Last year, UWMC’s grant funding allowed 24 local nonprofits to receive the crucial funding needed to continue programs improving the health, education, and financial stability of all Marquette County residents. These programs impact residents of all ages, including providing youth scholarship programs, senior meals and transportation, and medical assistance for those in need.
This was the first time UWMC held this event to kickoff their annual campaign. The event was sponsored by Embers Credit Union, UP Health Systems, Veridea Group, Miller Pipeline, and UPHP.
It was supported by over 200 volunteers and attended by over 3,500 people. UWMC would like to thank everyone involved in making this such a success.
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