For the past 21 years United Way of Larimer County and Dellenbach Motors have

partnered to incent and thank individuals in Larimer County who give to United Way’s fundraising efforts. From the early Berretta to the most recent Subaru Forester, individuals within Larimer County have made their donation in order to fill out their raffle tickets for the chance of winning a new vehicle. 

To enter, call 970.407.7000

Last year's chance of winning was 1 in 2,980.
United Way staff, board members and their immediate families are not eligible.
The name of a finalist will be drawn every other Friday now until December 18, 2009.
To be eligible, a donation of $3 a week for one year (totaling $156) must be made.

 

    

Joe Adlhoch and his family pose for a picture after Joe's key started the 2009 Subaru Forester courtesy of Dellenbach Motors and United Way of Larimer County.

As the last finalist through the Subaru showroom in January, Joe Adlhoch was automatically given key number 8. All other finalists had drawn slips of paper for their keys. Joe signed in, took his key and mingled with the other finalists and his family. After the finalists lined up in order of key number, each finalist opened their envelope and took out their key. One by one they got in the Forester, put the key in the ignition and hoped that they would hear the engine turn over. Seven disappointed finalists went and it was down to three finalists. Joe got in the Forester, put his key in the ignition and don’t you know, the engine started!  In Joe’s case, not having a choice in what key he received ended up being magic!  Not only was Joe excited but his two driving age daughters were excited as well!  Congratulations to Joe Adlhoch on winning a two year lease of a 2009 Subaru Forester!

 

Throughout the annual campaign, the vehicle up for grabs is available for showcase at organizations that run a Workplace Giving campaign. This is an opportunity for potential finalists to give the vehicle a once over; familiarize themselves with locations of cup holders and power window buttons. All potential finalists must pledge a minimum of $156.00 and fill out a raffle ticket to qualify. Raffle tickets are available at United Way of Larimer County offices as well as from a company’s Coordinator of their Workplace Giving campaign.

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Joe Adlhoch turns his lucky key in the ignition and hears the engine start up.

Key #7, held by Dale Beckman, and key #8, held by Joe Adlhoch.

                        

The 10 finalists line up from 1 to 10 and open their sealed envelopes; each hoping theirs is the winning key.

United Way of Larimer County President & CEO Gordan Thibedeau (background) and David May, finalist and CEO of the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce familiarize themselves with the interior of the 2009 Subaru Forester.