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Editor's Note: The Laboratory's 2005 United Way giving campaign has been officially extended to Nov. 24.

Larry Avens, left, of the International, Space and Response (ISR) Division, waits for his frito pie, along with Mark Galassi of Space Science and Applications (ISR-1) at ISR Division's United Way frito pie luncheon last Friday. Marquita Sena of Space Instrumentation and Systems Engineering (ISR-4) is preparing the frito pies. Chile dogs, nachos, desserts and bottled water and sodas also were available for purchase. The Lab's 2005 United Way giving campaign continues through Nov. 24.

United Way giving campaign extended to Nov. 24

Donations help provider agencies in region

The Laboratory's 2005 United Way giving campaign, "Making One Small Difference After Another," has been extended through Nov. 24.

Mark Galassi, left, of Space Science and Applications (ISR-1), digs into a frito pie while talking with Celine Apodaca of the International Technology (ISR-IT) Program Office at a United Way fundraising luncheon last Friday in the Nonproliferation and International Security Center Building lobby at Technical Area 3. International, Space and Response (ISR) Division hosted the event, which raised about $1,000 for the Lab's 2005 United Way giving campaign. Photos by LeRoy N. Sanchez, Public Affairs

Richard Marquez, associate director for administration (ADA) said in a all-employee memo that contributions to the United Way help the less fortunate in the region who rely on United Way-funded provider agencies. "The greater community that we all live in greatly appreciates our recognition of the fact there are others less fortunate who use our contributions of money, time or materials to survive life's challenges," Marquez wrote. "For many of these people, quality of life is about getting through today. These are not anonymous people; they are our neighbors. I would like to ask each of you to join me in helping our neighbors in a manner with which you are comfortable."

As of last Friday, about $350,000 in pledges and donations has been raised in this year's giving campaign. To pledge online to this year's campaign, go to http://unitedway.lanl.gov/ online.

Laboratory organizations are sponsoring various United Way fundraising events. To see a list of upcoming events, go to http://www.lanl.gov/orgs/cr/unitedway/uwcalendar.shtml online.

To read Marquez's memo, click here (Adobe Acrobat Reader required).

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