The United Way
of Central Missouri
marked the end of its
formal fundraising
campaign at its Victory
Celebration held at
Missouri Farm Bureau
on November 21.
Prior to announcing
the campaign results,
organizers stressed that
the total amount raised
contains projections
as donations continue
to arrive at the United
Way office over the
coming weeks and
months.
This year’s Back to
the Future-themed
campaign goal was
$2.6 million. The mid-
Missouri community
truly showed its
amazing generosity
as the United Way
of Central Missouri
announced a projected
pledge total of $2,652,388
for the 2024 Campaign.
“Together our remarkable,
caring supporters selflessly
donated $2,652,388 to support
the ongoing critical needs
in our community. Words
cannot express our gratitude,”
said Renee Duenckel, 2024
Campaign Co-Chair. “We
exceeded our $2.6 million
goal by over $50,000! What
an incredible journey and
remarkable victory for the
United Way of Central
Missouri and our
community!”
“These are projected
totals,” added Doug
Hagenhoff, 2024
Campaign Co-Chair.
“Our final number
includes projections
from several campaigns
that are still ongoing—
and a few that haven’t
even started yet; and
we can only reach these
results with the successful
completion of these
campaigns. We’re counting
on those who are still running
campaigns to finish strong so
we can meet this projected
total.”
To conclude the event
United Way President Lee
Knernschield said, “Our
hope is that everyone leaves
here today inspired and with
the realization that working
together we can accomplish
