unigroup-raises-31000-for-united-way.htm
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UNIGROUP’S “UNITED WAY 5K” RAISES MORE THAN $31,000
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| ST. LOUIS – UniGroup, Inc., the parent company of United Van Lines and other transportation-related companies, held its sixth annual “5K For The United Way” run/walk on Saturday, Sept. 12. The event raised more than $31,000 for the United Way of Greater St. Louis. |
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This year’s participation was at an all-time high with nearly 500 attendees.
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“UniGroup has always been a large supporter of the United Way and the agencies it serves within the St. Louis area,” said Gary Dollar, president of the United Way of Greater St. Louis. “UniGroup’s initiative of the “United Way 5K” shows the commitment and enthusiasm this organization has for community involvement."
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| The event featured comments by the chairman of UniGroup’s United Way effort Gale Preston; Fenton Mayor Dennis Hancock; and United Way representatives. St. Louis television and fitness personality Heather Hawk served as the guest emcee. This year’s event also had fitness activities, including a personal trainer-led warm-up. |
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“We are very pleased that we were able to hold this event to help the United Way,” said Gale Preston, president of Vanliner Insurance Company, a UniGroup company, and chairman of UniGroup’s United Way effort. “The day was enjoyable for all involved and best of all, helped to raise much needed funds for such an important organization.”
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About UniGroup
UniGroup, Inc. is a $2 billion transportation and relocation services company with headquarters in Fenton, MO. In addition to household goods carriers United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, UniGroup owns several other subsidiaries that provide goods and services to professional movers, including Vanliner Insurance Company, Trans Advantage, Inc., SAM – Store and Move and UniGroup Worldwide. |
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