Year-End Report Is In!

Hot off the press! 

It’s the 2008/2009 Year-end Report 

Guess Who Stepped It Up?

We all know its tough – we all know money is tight. But even in the midst of challenge, these awesome corporate partners made miracles happen for Orange County families and individuals! Let’s hear it for:

• Wachovia – first time running a work place campaign and they rocked it!

• Allergan – their huge team came together and made an impressive impact!

• Brinderson – another newbie – way to go!

• Edwards Lifesciences – they went the extra mile and it paid off!

• GE - they changed their strategy and it made a huge impact!

• Parker Aerospace – near tripled their giving – my goodness!

Thank you for LIVING UNITED – you all rock!

Why Rob Baker LIVES UNITED

Meet Rob Baker

Senior Marketing Manager, Allergan

 

Favorite spot in the OC: Allergan of course!

Hometown: San Diego

Hobbies: Surfing and camping

Ideal Vacation: Surfing Teahupo’o in Tahiti

 

My name is Rob Baker and I LIVE UNITED

Back when I was in college in San Diego, I worked for Scripps Memorial Hospital where they ran a United Way campaign. I was in college and living off rice and beans, so needless to say, money was tight. But this sweet, little old lady encouraged me to give just a little and by doing so, I would be entered into a drawing to win an ocean-front hotel room for a night. So I did. And I won! I guess that is how I initially got involved with United Way.

 

My giving continued when I worked at Lilly in Indianapolis. While working at Lilly we had a United Way Day of Caring where we went to Bosma Industries for the Blind. I got to see first-hand how United Way helped these individuals find gainful employment and b ring meaning to their lives. This inspired me to continue giving when I came to Allergan.

 

By giving, I am doing my small part to assist those who may need a helping hand. My name is Rob Baker and I encourage you to GIVE and LIVE UNITED.

 

We’re Online!

We’d like to invite you to visit and join our social networking sites. What better way to communicate than through Facebook Causes, YouTube and Twitter (and of course this blog)! Share your stories, ideas and thoughts – we love hearing feedback and your LIVE UNITED stories.

Facebook Causes: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/167291?m=4a83263b&recruiter_id=14206532

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/OCUNITEDWAY

Twitter: http://twitter.com/UNITEDWAYOC 

Orange County United Way: www.unitedwayoc.org