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A successful Day of Caring and big plans for Telethon #49 have the Estevan United Way off to a strong start in 2025. Executive Director Heidi Hesselink joined the SUN 102 morning show to reflect on the energy and community involvement during Day of Caring and to share what’s coming next — including Estevan’s longest-running annual fundraiser.
Over 150 volunteers — plus hundreds more students from local schools — took part in the May event, completing more than 40 projects across the community. With the telethon set for October, United Way will now shift focus to rallying support for the member agencies that benefit year-round from local generosity.
"We actually had more individual volunteers this year than ever before. But we also had 18 businesses send teams, plus some community groups. Spruce Ridge had 350 students and staff out working, and ECS had between 100 and 120. It was very exciting." — Heidi Hesselink, Executive Director, United Way Estevan
Check out the full interview below.
Community Info: United Way Estevan
Estevan United Way brings people and resources together to support local non-profit organizations and improve lives across the community. Through their annual campaign and special events, they fund programs that make a measurable difference in areas like health, education, and financial stability.
Organization: Estevan United Way
Executive Director: Heidi Hesselink
Phone: (306) 634-7375
Email: admin@unitedwayestevan.com
Website: unitedwayestevan.com
Location: 1124 4th Street, Estevan, SK
Upcoming Event:
49th Annual Telethon — October 17–18, 2024