MMG tourney raises over $29,000 for United Way

Staff at MMG Insurance of Presque Isle present $29,154, the proceeds of the recent MMG Charity Golf Tournament, to the United Way of Aroostook. From left are, front row: Keith Sperrey, MMG marketing director; Larry Shaw, MMG president and CEO; Sherry Locke, United Way executive director; and Nicole DiVito, UWA board member and MMG employee. Middle row, Chantal Pelletier, Terri Chandler, Kristen Clark, Laura Martin and Deanna Harris, and back row, Greg Whitaker and AJ Cloukey, all MMG employees and golf tournament committee members. (Courtesy of MMG)

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — MMG Insurance, with the support of its employees, business partners and the local community, on Sept. 29 donated $29,154 to the United Way of Aroostook.

The money was raised through the 24th Annual MMG Charity Golf Tournament and the inaugural MMG Charity Golf Ball Drop, both of which were held earlier this month.

The company has spearheaded the golf tournament for 24 years, and in that time has raised over $495,000 for the United Way. Again this year, the United Way will distribute these funds to local agencies, directly benefiting the people of Aroostook County.

Larry Shaw, president and CEO, said, “MMG is proud to contribute to the important mission of the United Way of Aroostook. We’re big believers in being part of our community and our employees are always so excited to get involved in this effort and that’s a big part of why it’s so successful.”

Shaw added, “Along with our employees, we are thankful for the involvement and support of the community and our business partners near and far.”

Sherry Locke, United Way executive director, said, “It’s so great to receive this donation from MMG. It just shows the partnership that the United Way of Aroostook and MMG Insurance continue to have with both organizations really working to build a stronger community.”

Next year will mark the 25th Annual MMG Charity Golf Tournament, and planning is already underway to mark this exciting milestone.