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GRAND ISLAND – Donors believed in the power of giving, and now the Heartland United Way is inviting people in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties to help celebrate a record-setting fundraising campaign.

The Heartland United Way will hold its 79th annual meeting on from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Riverside Golf Club, 2820 Riverside Drive.

The celebration will honor those whose belief in making our communities a better place has truly been inspiring.

Award winners are:

*Community Legacy Award: Tom and Kim Dinsdale.

*Outstanding Business Leadership Award: Case New Holland.

*Outstanding Community Champion Award: Local4 and Alissa Harrington.

Those at the celebration will hear from passionate volunteers, community partners and those impacted by Heartland United Way-funded programs, learning what inspired their belief in the Heartland United Way mission.

Also on the agenda:

*Campaign Chairs Kent and Tonja Brown will announce a record-breaking campaign and recognize all who contributed to the successful campaign, including the Top 25 Pacesetters and the workplaces who rallied their employees to give.

*Board Chair Kent Brown will recognize retiring board members and announce new leadership.

*The United Way Community Partner Agencies will be recognized for the impact they have on thousands of lives in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties.

To reserve a seat, please visit heartlandunitedway.org, stop by 1441 N. Webb Road, or call 308-382-2675. One seat is $45 or you can sponsor a table of eight for $500. Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 18.