MMG donates profits to United Way
PRESQUE ISLE — MMG Insurance, with the support of its employees, business partners and the local community, has announced a donation of $27,159 to the United Way of Aroostook.
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HELPING THE COUNTY — At a gathering on Oct. 3, MMG President and CEO Larry Shaw and MMG employees presented a check for more than $27,000 to United Way of Aroostook Executive Director Sherry Locke, the proceeds from the company’s annual golf tournament. From left are, front row, Terri Ouellette, Wanda Guiggey, Locke, Shaw and Laura Martin. Middle row, Debbie Lamont, Chantal Pelletier, Terri Chandler and Keith Sperrey. Back row, Greg Whitaker, AJ Cloukey, Deanna Harris and Kristen Clark.
The funds were raised through the Annual MMG Charity Golf Tournament, held on Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Aroostook Valley Country Club in Fort Fairfield with over 120 players taking part. The formal check presentation was made at the MMG office in Presque Isle on Oct. 3.
Larry Shaw, President and CEO, said, “MMG continues to proudly lead this fundraising effort and contribute to the important mission of the United Way of Aroostook. Throughout the year, the United Way offers invaluable support to the community.”
Shaw added, “The overwhelming success of this event is a direct reflection of the support of our business partners both near and far. We are thankful for their continued investment in Aroostook County.”
According to United Way Executive Director Sherry Locke, “The MMG Charity Golf Tournament jumpstarts the United Way of Aroostook’s annual fundraising campaign and sets the tone for community collaboration as we work together to help our friends and neighbors.”
She continued, “We are so fortunate to live in such as amazing community surrounded by generous individuals and organizations, such as MMG Insurance.”
For the past 23 years, MMG has spearheaded its Charity Golf Tournament and in that time has raised $466,000 for the United Way of Aroostook. The United Way distributes these funds to local agencies, directly benefiting the people of Aroostook County.
