October 13, 2006

United Way coming soon

The 2006 United Way campaign will begin with a kickoff event Oct. 27 and will last through Nov. 10. In the coming weeks, MGHers can expect to see posters, fliers, information tables and a website designed to increase awareness about the campaign. Last year, the MGH ranked among the top Massachusetts health care organizations in dollar donations to the United Way by raising more than $346,000.

Patricia Sheehan of Human Resources and Nancy Gagliano, MD, of the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization lead the MGH/United Way committee. This year's campaign slogan encourages MGHers to "Think locally ... Give locally ..."

"We are hoping that every MGH staff member and employee will choose to make a donation to this year's United Way campaign to help benefit the many services and programs funded by the organization," says Gagliano. "Giving to the United Way gives back to your communities and helps your neighbors. The United Way system includes more than 1,350 community-based organizations, and contributions can be directed to your local charity of choice."

"An important aspect of the United Way campaign is that a percentage of the money raised beyond the goal comes directly back to the hospital in the form of a donation to MGH Social Services," says Sheehan. "Last year, MGH Social Services received funds that helped provide extra care to MGH patients and families in need."

Look for more information about the United Way campaign in upcoming issues of Hotline. For more information about the campaign, call Sheehan at (617) 643-2857 or Gagliano at (617) 724-5932.