Inside Duke Medicine
DRAH administrators transform into characters for United Way success
posted November 6th, 2009
On Oct. 29, Duke Raleigh Hospital administrators had a new look in support of the 2009 United Way Campaign. Employees were challenged to give to the campaign and help reach the 2009 goal and as a thank you administrators would dress up as selected characters.
Pictured above from left to right: Rick Gannotta as Willy Wonka, Dr. Kunstling as Eminem, Carla Hollis as Julia Childs, Rosemary Brown as a Cameron Crazy, Terri Newsome as Dolly Parton, Don Barnes as Elvis, and Doug Vinsel as Fonzie.
Duke Raleigh Hospital Employees “Live United”
On October 2, the mercury on the United Way thermometer reached 100% on the Duke Raleigh Hospital lawn. Duke Raleigh employees united to surpass the campaign goal of $55,000, raising $66,141.30 with 38.2% participation for the 2009 United Way Campaign, entitled Live United.
The United Way campaign kick-off was held on September 21, with a cookout for employees. Everyone enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers and a visit from Mike Wheless from the Q-Morning Crew with 94.7 WQDR.
Several fundraisers, including a pig-kissing contest and donut eating contest encouraged employees to complete pledge forms and make their personal commitment to the community.