United Way Honors Long Term Donors

Bill Overstreet, Linda Webb of UWRV, & Bishop Heath Light.

The sunny Terrace Grill at the Roanoke Country Club was the setting last Monday for a heart-warming celebration of the Loyal Donors of United Way of Roanoke Valley.  The Loyal Donors, those givers to the United Way cause who have supported the organization through good times and bad, through thick and thin, and through recessions and boom times, are the lifeblood of United Way and the many programs it supports throughout the year to make the community stronger, healthier, and better.

Many members of the Greatest Generation were represented at the luncheon, along with people who have been giving regularly to United Way for 50, 40, 30, 20, or 10 years.  Bishop Heath Light gave a stirring blessing, reminding the assembled about grateful hearts.  Planned Giving Chair Lora Katz spoke movingly of her personal experience of the positive changes regarding religious tolerance she has seen growing up in the Roanoke Valley and the need to make even more positive change in other areas come about.  Congressman Bob Goodlatte urged the group of some of United Way’s best friends to think about leaving a legacy that would carry on their commitment to the Roanoke Valley in perpetuity.  Good fellowship abounded, and delicious cheesecake was enjoyed before the guests headed out into another glorious fall day in the beautiful Roanoke Valley – which the United Way and their supporters help make better everyday.

By Linda Webb
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