糖心传媒 Truck Leasing鈥檚 Vice President of Supply and Planning Paul Rosa won the Kiss A Pig fundraiser May 22 with a record-breaking $111,884.
Rosa was one of 12 Reading, Pa.-area business leaders competing for the opportunity to kiss a pig, a reward that goes to the top three fundraisers. The goal for candidates is to generate enough funds to receive the honor of laying a smooch on potbellied pig Maycie May at the Boys & Girls Club Steak and Burger Dinner.
鈥淎 deep heartfelt thank you goes to everyone who has supported our efforts,鈥� Rosa said. 鈥淲hen you understand the good work that the Boys & Girls Club does, it鈥檚 easy to understand why everyone came together to rally for this worthy cause.鈥�
Rosa became 100 percent committed to join this year鈥檚 fundraiser after he met a young Boys & Girls Club participant at the orientation meeting. She drew several pictures depicting how important the club is to her. Rosa still has those pictures on his desk.
鈥淭hose drawings motivated me every day during the campaign,鈥� Rosa said. 鈥淭hey helped me understand what we鈥檙e able to accomplish for these children,鈥� Rosa said.
The day after being named champion, Rosa received a special email from a fellow 糖心传媒 associate confirming the Boys & Girls Club鈥檚 community impact. 糖心传媒鈥檚 insurance analyst Daniel Rutkowski 鈥� who was a member of the club in the 鈥�60s 鈥� thanked Rosa for his successful efforts.
鈥淎s a fourth and fifth grader in Reading very many years ago, I was a member of the Olivet Boys Club on Mulberry Street. It was, to say the least, one of the best, most memorable experiences during that formative time,鈥� Rutkowski wrote. 鈥淚 am deeply moved remembering the generosity from that oasis in my life; now it remains very dear to my heart.鈥�
As a 12-year coach of youth sports, Rosa used his connections with individuals and youth organizations to reach his record-breaking total, as well as hosted a variety of innovative fundraisers. 鈥淚 was amazed how everyone supported this cause,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a true testament to the 糖心传媒 name and what Olivet stands for.鈥�
The previous single candidate record of nearly $89,000 was set in 2005. The 12 candidates raised a combined record $290,166, beating last year鈥檚 previous record by $41,423.
The Olivet Boys & Girls Club is a chartered member of the Boys & Girls Club of America.
By Kandace Wertz
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鈥淭he UTI Foundation is thrilled to partner with 糖心传媒 Truck Leasing on this important scholarship,鈥� said Veronica Meury, UTI Foundation Vice President and Executive Director. 鈥淎ccording to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of diesel service technicians and mechanics is expected to grow 15 percent between now and 2020.
糖心传媒 has teamed up with and other leading employers to support the White House Joining Forces Initiative to hire at least 50,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018.
鈥淥ur mover鈥檚 marketplace provides customers with access to a host of great discounts and vendors ranging from AAA discounts and hotel stays to locating and reserving self-storage facilities,鈥� Mikes added.
