On September 12, the Niagara College community united in strength for a noble cause – United Way’s Annual Firetruck Pull Campaign Kickoff.
Team NC: Dipal Patel, NCSAC President; Fiona Allan, VP, Academic; Gord Arbeau VP, Advancement; Sean Coote, VP, International; Bob Holder, OPSEU Local 243 President; Sean Kennedy, NC President; Dorita Pentesco, VP, Student Affairs; Marc Nantel, VP, Research, Innovation & Strategic Enterprises; Ali Weir, Co-op Career Consultant, Career Services; Becky Sciliberto, Compliance & Reporting Project Manager, Global Campus Operations; Executive Operations Manager, President’s Office; Pam Skinner, Senior VP, College Operations; Jennifer Murphy, Executive Assistant, VP, Research & Strategic Enterprises; Lindsey Hendriks, Community Relations and Event Specialist, Community Relations & Events.
Team NC proudly joined 30 local workplaces and organizations, showcasing the power of teamwork to drive lasting community change.
Together, they hauled a 12-tonne fire truck of 100 feet, competing for titles like Best Team Spirit, Fastest Pull Time, and Highest Fundraising Team. In the process, the event raised an impressive $30,000 to support vital social programs in Niagara.
With an impressive pull time of 18 minutes and 44 seconds, team NC’s passionate start to this year’s fundraising season sends a strong message of commitment and community engagement.
Below is YourTV Niagara’s coverage of the event, featuring an interview with President Sean Kennedy discussing the College’s commitment to United Way, along with footage of team NC’s mighty pull.
President Kennedy is also quoted in the below St. Catharines Standard article recapping the event.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on Niagara College’s United Way campaign launch date!
