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Ithaca, NY – During National Volunteer Week, United Way of Tompkins County hosted its annual Campaign Victory Celebration and Volunteer Recognition Breakfast on Friday, April 28th at the Holiday Inn Ithaca, with 125 guests in attendance. Paula Tarallo, Chair, Board of Directors, Kim Swartz, Campaign Chair, Eugenia Barnaba, Immediate Past Allocations Chair, and Philip McPheron, Allocations Chair had the opportunity to thank the volunteers, donors, and media for their outstanding work and support. James Brown, President, United Way of Tompkins County acknowledged the work of the dedicated Board of Directors and presented gifts to the lead volunteers.

The Patricia E. Stage Trophy recognizing the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year was awarded to a very deserving volunteer, Gregory Hartz, from Tompkins Trust Company. Greg worked with 28 Pacesetter Companies that raised more than $632,000. He attended numerous meetings and events all to benefit United Way of Tompkins County’s 44 member organizations.

The 2006-07 Campaign Chair was announced to the audience. Dean Charles Walcott from Cornell University will lead next year’s fundraising efforts. He has chaired two successful Cornell University United Way Campaigns and is looking forward to building on this year’s successes.

The celebration concluded with a Year-In-Review video produced by volunteer, Doug Melens, from Tompkins Trust Company.

The 2005-06 Community Campaign exceeded its goal of $1,850,000, raising $1,906,446, which represents the most donations ever received in United Way of Tompkins County’s 85-year history. Gifts support more than 100, local, year-round, health and human service programs helping women, children, and men to improve their lives.

United Way is at the center of the health and human service network in Tompkins County. Questions and additional information can be directed to Ann M. Colt, Director, Campaign & Community Relations, United Way of Tompkins County at 272-6286 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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