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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO GO OVER THE EDGE?
EVENT DATE: May 19, 2023
LOCATION: Beaver Stadium
1 Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
How do I participate?
- SIGN UP NOW to become an Participant
- Easily set up your personal fundraising page
- Reach the $1,500 fundraising minimum!
- Experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rappel
ABOUT the NPO: People know the name and often recognize our logo or our mantra to “LIVE UNITED,” but that doesn’t mean they understand what we do. The answer is simple: We help people. That’s it. That’s our most important goal. To help as many of our neighbors in Centre County have access to programs that focus on the building blocks of a happy and healthy life — education, financial stability and health.
SEE OUR 2023 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HERE
Presenting Sponsor(s) | T- Shirt Sponsor | Rope Sponsor(s) | Harness Sponsors |
The McKenzie Millward Group | The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau | First Commonwealth Bank | CRDN |
Media Attention for Over The Edge Penn State | Lodging Partner: | Media Partner: | The Hyatt Place State CollegeLocated at 219 West Beaver Ave, State College, Pa 16801, just 1.8 miles from Beaver Stadium is offering a group block discounted room rate for those traveling to Happy Valley for this event. | Seven Mountains MediaSeven Mountains Media is proud to sponsor Over The Edge with The Centre County United Way. We are your radio home for Penn State sports, a complete array of broadcast and digital marketing solutions, and the Centre region's most listened to radio stations: Pop 93.3, 93.7 3WZ, 99.5 The Bus, Big Froggy 101, and Bigfoot Legends 103.7 & 104.3. | Details: Group block for Over The Edge 2023 is open for guests to make reservations for May 18, 2023! Reservations can be made by either calling Central Reservations at 1-888-492-8847 and referencing the group name in addition to the code G-OTEE or going online at https://statecollege.place.hyatt.com When booking online, your guests will need to type in group code G-OTEE to ensure that they receive the group discount under the “Corporate or Group Code” option from the drop-down menu (which is listed as the last one) beneath the dates. Individual reservations do not go through Hyatt Sales, so please use the phone number above or the website for booking. The cutoff date for booking reservations is April 28, 2023 |
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A special message from the 2024 Penn State United Way Campaign Chair:
Good morning!
Remember the thrill of rappelling off the side of Penn State’s Beaver Stadium and the pride going Over the Edge to support the Centre County United Way? I do. That experience has motivated me to go Over the Edge again this year. I invite you” to join me and others in this year’s event on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Together we, as former “Edgers,” can unite once again to improve the lives of all residents of Centre County. Please consider challenging a friend to join our ranks. Registration information is at: Over the Edge Beaver Stadium.
Thank you. Best, Faye A. Chadwell, 2024 Penn State UW campaign chair
Special for any returning Edgers who sign up to join Faye at Over The Edge 2024. Enter the promo code RETURN24 during registration to receive $10 off your registration fees!
2024 Sponsorship Opportunities
WE ARE... Grateful!
Greetings Edgers and Supporters,
Thank you for making the first-ever - Over The Edge for Centre County United Way at Beaver Stadium - a great success! We are humbled by your bravery, generosity, and inspirational stories.
On May 19 th we cheered on 45 rappelers who had the courage of a lion as they descended Happy Valley’s most iconic location. The atmosphere was energetic, friendships were sparked, stories were shared, and memories were made. Everyone helped put the ‘fun’ in fundraising.
Thank you to our edgers and their supporters for helping them reach their goals. Your efforts will impact over 33,000 Centre County residents who rely on United Way funded programs and services. Thank you to everyone involved for demonstrating the power of community when we put L ive United into action!
Shout out our sponsors: McKenzie Millward Group, CRDN, First Commonwealth Bank, and HVAB. And our partners: Hyatt Place - State College, Seven Mountains Media, Weis - Westerly Parkway, URBN Flavourhaus, and Applebee's - State College, for making the day a success!
Stay tuned for details about Over The Edge for Centre County United Way in 2024!
TAX INFORMATION: For your contribution to be eligible for tax deduction purposes no goods or services can be exchanged in accordance with federal and local tax laws. If you were not a participant/rappeler your donation may be tax-deductible according to the law. Confirmation of your contribution was delivered at the time of payment for your records. If you have an eligible contribution and require further receipting contact our offices. The official registration and financial information of the Centre County United Way may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll-free within PA (800)732-0999. PA Department of State registration does not imply endorsement.
Post Event Follow Up
Greetings Edgers!
WE ARE… so inspired by the courage each of you had going Over The Edge for Centre County United Way at Beaver Stadium. We hope you are filled with as much pride and joy as we are and continue to share your story of triumph! As we wrap up our first-ever event we have some housekeeping updates:
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Fundraising:
- Your fundraising pages will be live and active until June 19th.
- If you haven’t met your fundraising goal, you can still use this page to help you reach that goal!
- Even if you have met your goal, 1 in 4 Centre County residents rely on United Way funded programs and every dollar will help support your neighbors! So kindly consider sharing your story and fundraising page on your social media.
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Photos and GoPro Footage:
- By this point you should have received access to an online album hosted by Fotaflo.
- Your link should have been emailed to you the day before the event. If you have not received access to your unique album, please contact Ja Nae: janae@ccunitedway.org
- We are currently in the process of sorting through these Fotaflo pictures as some of them are mis-tagged. We are adding additional photos and video taken by various sources, including Go Pro footage. We plan to have the photos and videos fully compiled in the next 7-10 days. Please look for a future communication when this process is complete.
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Credit Card Guarantees:
- If you completed a credit card guarantee, we will contact you directly on June 19th to initiate the reconciliation process.
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Thank You and the Future:
- Words cannot fully express our gratitude for your support of this event. We hope this was just the beginning!
- Shout out to our sponsors: McKenzie Millward Group,CRDN,First Commonwealth Bank, and, HVAB. And our partners at Hyatt Place – State College, Seven Mountains Media, Weis -Westerly Parkway, URBN Flavourhaus, and Applebees – State College for their part in making the day a success!
- As we conclude expect 2 future communications: a notification once all photos/video is available on Fotaflo and a wrap up notification June 19th with all the exciting results of your hard work. Please note that your supporters and sponsors will be receiving communications directly thanking them for their support, including any applicable tax information, and updating them with the event results as well.
Thank you for making the event a day to remember!
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