United Way of Morgan County celebrates sixth Annual “United We Race”
On Saturday, the United Way of Morgan County held its Sixth Annual Amazing Race-Inspired Fundraiser, "United We Race," at Riverside Park in Fort Morgan. This event raises funds to support individuals and families in need of health, education, and financial stability.
Monies raised through the event support organizations that assist individuals and families needing health, education, and financial stability by providing food access, affordable housing, and resources for children and youth.
This year, the Amazing Race had 17 teams of two competing in a series of mini-challenges to test their physical and mental abilities. Challenges included slingshot paintballs at targets, figuring out a combination to open a lock, Using a large bouncy ball to navigate a course, and cracking eggs on each other's heads until they found a hard-boiled egg.
After completing a challenge, teams get a clue to their next destination to their final destination and victory. A group rock-paper-scissors contest was held as a finale, with cheering for winners and a blast of powdered chalk for the losers. The event is fun and supports the United Way of Morgan County.
The Western Sugar Team, the Western Sugar Beets, took first place and the traveling trophy. The trophy, engraved with the winners' names, will be passed on in next year's event. Sponsors donated door prizes, valued from a few dollars to $150, and there were enough for everyone who participated.
Main sponsors of the event included Bank of Colorado, chfa, ESO Induction, Allo Fiber, Scott Aviation, Buildings By Design, Wickham Tractor Company, City of Fort Morgan, Les Schwab Tires, Sterling & Fort Morgan Federal Credit Union and Western Sugar Cooperative. Team sponsors and support were received by The City of Log Lane, Golden Belt Bank, High Plains Bank, Aable, Just Rustic, Slick Spot, City of Brush!, Bun Appetit, Your Place Properties LLC, Kinnon Entertainment INC, Ingmire Phillips Insurance Agency, Barry Walter Sr. Company, Dairy Farmers of America, St. Elizabeth Hospital/Common Spirit and the Fort Morgan Lions Club. Prize and supply sponsors included The Mav!, Platte Computer Repair, Morgan Lanes, Cables, The Flower Petaler, All About U, Books on Main, Sagebrush Market, Mosqueda Delicacies Ice Cream and More, Bloedorn Lumber, Viaero, Leprino Foods, Morgan County Quality Water and COSA Sports.
The Morgan County United Way Executive Director Sue Boyett coordinated the event with Community Organizer Pauline Reiber and Food Reference Coordinator Miriam Delgado. Many volunteers manned the various stations and helped with the event.
