October 1, 2009

I've been thinking about our Annual Fundraiser and what makes a fundraiser successful. In terms of weather, God blessed us with a perfect day...sunny with a high in the mid 70's. Although less people than usual participated, the amount of money pledged was almost the same amount as last year. I was privileged to help with registration this year and I want to share some of what I heard as I handed out free Dilly Bar coupons and Door Prize tickets.

I was touched by the gentleman who turned in a donation of $510 and told me that he takes $20 from each paycheck all year and donates the money for the APPLE Roll. There was a youth group from Durand who came together to walk and donate the proceeds to a "good cause". Three college students stopped to see what was happening and I had the opportunity to share about the ministry of APPLE. We hope that contacts like that will bring clients who need help at UWEC to APPLE. I can't help but think that God was smiling on us that Saturday and maybe was thinking "Well done, good and faithful servants!" That's enough to make the day a success in my eyes.

 Pam Marucheck, former APPLE Volunteer & now Volunteer Coordinator