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United Way kicks off 2019 fundraising campaign

LOCK HAVEN – The Clinton County United Way will kick off its 2019 fundraising campaign with a special event at Lock Haven University in October.

It’s a basketball game.

But not your normal basketball game.

A comedy/serious team similar to the Harlem Globetrotters — Flightsquad –will perform and play a game against “Our” team, a 16-man- and woman-team of community members.

It’s sure to provide a lot of laughs.

We’re sure you will recognize some of the team members.

Our team consists of Dana Robinson of Central Mountain Middle School, Jason Pletcher of Sugar Valley Charter School, Ciciley Nonemaker of UPMC, Sara Grimes of Odd Fellas and Avenue 209 Coffee House, Kody Graham of the YMCA, Lisa Bangson of Infant Development, LHU President Dr. Robert Pignatello, LHU Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Nestor, LHU Women’s Basketball Coach Jen Smith, LHU wrestler Ronnie Perry, LHU lacrosse’s Shannon Bissnette, Ron Reynolds of the Clinton County United Way Board and UPMC, Central Mountain High School basektball player Collin Jones, Central Mountain Middle School basketball coach and Dickey Elementary teacher Tyler Bardo, Albert Jones of First Quality and United Way Administrative Assistant Tracy Roberts.

There will also be a raffle for a Weekend Sports basket, a 50/50 and an autograph session with the Flightsquad team.

The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Thomas Field House.

Tickets — $10 for adults, and $8 for children and students–are available at Avenue 209 Coffee House, 24/7 Body Central Gym, Thomas Field House Athletics Department, the Clinton County United Way, 570-748-7856, or from any CCUW board member.

All proceeds fund the United Way’s 15 partner agencies–Lock Haven YMCA, North Central Sight Services, Western Clinton County Rec Center, Clinton County Housing Coalition, Clinton County Women’s Center, Community Nursing Services of Clinton County, Horses of Hope, Infant Development Program, American Red Cross, Annie Halenbake Ross Library, Boy Scouts of America Susquehanna Council, Catholic Charities, Clinton County Community Connections, In Your Shoes, and Clinton County Healthy Communities Dental Clinic.

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