By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net
On July 12, Rice County Area United Way hosted their first-ever Pickle Paddle, dedicated to raising funds for local nonprofit agencies focused on the impact area of
health, and raised over $8000. All proceeds will stay in Rice County.
The Pickle Paddle hosted 10 mixed doubles teams at Riverside Park Pickleball Courts. Funds raised will support health-focused United Way partner agencies, including HealthFinders, Three Rivers Community Action, Healthy Community Initiative, and Aging Services for Communities.
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Community members play in the Pickle Paddle tournament to raise funds for Rice County United Way. Pictures by Logan Wells/KYMN News
These agencies support Rice County’s most vulnerable neighbors by providing direct mental and physical healthcare, prevention education, in-home care for older adults, and transportation to medical appointments. Rice County United Way Executive Director Laura Riehle-Merril stated that these organizations were in great need of support.
“These partner agencies need our support more than. These partner agencies support our most vulnerable neighbors by providing direct mental and physical healthcare, prevention education in home care for older adults, and transportation to medical appointments.” – Laura Riehle-Merril, Executive Director of Rice County United Way
Merchants Bank, Allina Health, and Carleton College were all major sponsors of the event.
You can learn more about Rice County United Way and support the organization on their website: https://www.ricecountyunitedway.org/
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