On September 10, Niagara College took part in the Third Annual United Way Firetruck Pull, marking the official launch of the 2024 United Way Niagara Campaign.
Teams of ten joined forces to pull a 12-tonne fire truck 100 feet, raising funds to support the Niagara community. The Firetruck Pull is more than just a test of strength; it’s the starting point for United Way Niagara’s community-wide fundraising campaign. By bringing teams, sponsors, and supporters together, participants not only moved a truck but strengthened community bonds.
Team NC: Back row L to R: Gary Torraville, Senior Director, Global Business Development; Dr. Marc Nantel, Vice President Research, Innovation & Strategic Enterprises; Bob Holder, Engineering Technologist, School of Technology; Leah Neamtu, CICE Learning Facilitator; Gord Arbeau, Vice-President, Advancement; Front row L to R: Becky Sciliberto, Manager, Global Compliance & Reporting; Michelle Carile, Executive Operations Manager; Jennifer Murphy, Executive Assistant, VP Advancement; Nimisha Sumathi, Co-Curricular Engagement Coordinator; Rayna Laughlin, Counsellor, Health, Wellness & Accessibility; Ali Weir, Manager, Student Engagement; Dipal Patel, NCSAC President; Fiona Allan, Vice-President, Academic; Pamela Skinner, Senior Vice-President, Operations; Lindsey Hendriks, Community Relations and Events Specialist.
Team NC was one of the 21 teams that competed in the event, clocking a pull time of 16:75 seconds. Their dedication was part of a larger effort that raised $25,000 for the United Way Niagara Campaign. All funds raised by each team goes directly to funding social programs within the region and contributes to each team’s workplace campaign total, if applicable.
NC recently announced this year’s United Way workplace campaign: NC Cares in a Million Ways! The campaign, which will launch on October 1, has begun building a team of dedicated NC Cares Ambassadors who will play a pivotal role in spreading awareness among colleagues about the impactful work done by United Way Niagara. For more details on how to become an NC Cares Ambassador, read the September 4 InsideNC article: Ambassador search for NC United Way campaign: NC Cares in a Million Ways!
For ongoing updates and more information about Niagara College’s United Way workplace campaign, please visit www.niagaracollege.ca/nccares/. Stay tuned on InsideNC for more details on the launch of this year’s workplace campaign.
