Left to Right. Campaign Chair Richard Kelch and United Way Board President Chris HawksworthLeft to Right. Campaign Chair Richard Kelch and United Way Board President Chris Hawksworth
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United Way Reaches Goal In Record Time

The Sarnia Lambton United Way campaign has reached its 2014 goal.

Campaign Chair Richard Kelch says they've actually surpassed the $1.92-million dollar objective.

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Kelch says both industry and residents have really stepped up this year with donations.

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The campaign officially wraps up at the end of the year and final numbers will be known in early January.

The United Way of Sarnia-Lambton funds 22 member agencies which provide 35 programs and services to area residents.

Photo submitted by the Sarnia-Lambton United Way Photo submitted by the Sarnia-Lambton United Way

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