Yes we can! Final $3 million is in reach!

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays with family and friends.  In addition, I hope you took a moment to reflect on the good work you have done by participating in the 2009 United Way Campaign. I have sincerely appreciated the efforts of so many volunteers and United Way staff members.

The good news is that even though many companies have overcome significant challenges such as layoffs, salary cuts, and a myriad of business setbacks, their employees still rallied to raise more money than they did last year.

We still have some work to do to close the 2009 campaign. The leadership team is projecting a gap of $300,000 to $700,000 to close. I have worked with the United Way board, and we have a plan in place to help us close that gap.

We need your assistance. Please take a moment to forward our LiveUnitedGiveUnited link to your respective community. Our communities are counting on us. They need each and every one of us to step up to meet the goal that we set for ourselves.

It is worth the extra effort. Why? Because together,  we can help the most people, change the most lives and meet the toughest challenges!

Again, thank you for all you have done and continue to do for Central Indiana!

-Gino Santini, Eli Lilly and Company