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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday December 15, 2006 - 35 Corporate donation moves United Way closer to fundraising goal U nited Way of Oakville is $76,000 closer to reaching its $2.25-million Community Impact Goal thanks to ALTANA Pharma and its more than 200 employees. "We are so appreciative of the hard work and big hearts of all of the employees at ALTANA Pharma in raising much needed funds for the Oakville community," said Dawn Essoe, director of the annual campaign at United Way of Oakville. "This year, the organization increased its donation by 37 per cent over 2005. That means more money to support the vital programs and services offered through the 31 member agencies United Way funds each year." ALTANA Pharma kicked off its United Way campaign in November by announcing its commitment to match each employee donation by 120 per cent, the highest employee matching program benefiting United Way of Oakville. In just two short weeks, employees met the challenge by donating more than $31,767. Combined with the corporate match of $41,691 and funds raised through special events, the total contribution to United Way of Oakville was $76,434. "Giving back to the community is a big part of the ALTANA culture and value system ­ at all levels of the organization," explained Linda Shales, vice-president of human resources at ALTANA Pharma. "United Way of Oakville reaches out to so many individuals in the community through its diverse network of social agencies and charities; it's a natural choice for ALTANA Pharma to support." In addition to holding an employee campaign, ALTANA Pharma is also the sponsor of United Way of Oakville's website-- www.uwoakville.org--and participates in a variety of United Way fundraising activities throughout the year, including the annual United Way of Oakville Mayor's Invitational Golf Tournament. To learn more about ALTANA Pharma, visit www.altanapharma.ca. ALTANA Pharma is one of 74 Oakville organizations holding a United Way employee campaign this year. United Way of Oakville's 2006 Community Impact Goal is $2.25 million. Gifts raised benefit the Community Impact Fund, a pool of funds invested directly in Oakville through the 31 health and social service agencies United Way supports each year. To learn more about how United Way of Oakville or to make a donation, please call 905-845-5571 or visit www.uwoakville.org. Christmas downtown Black Forest Pastry Shop Give the Gift of Art at Christmas A GIFT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME Let us look after all your holiday baking Downtown Oakville (905) 337-1671 www.blackforestpastryshop.ca Discover Christmas in Downtown Oakville Come to Italy in The Heart of Oakville HORSE DRAWN HOLIDAY WAGON RIDES WITH SANTA & STROLLING CAROLLERS! Discover the magic of Christmas in downtown Oakville, where you will experience the charm of the old world and a twist of the new, featuring over 450 boutique shops, services and eateries, providing the finest in personalized service. (Wagon Rides with Santa 12-4 pm Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17 & 23, 2006 & Carollers every weekend!) For more information, go to www.oakvilledowntown.com or call 905-844-4520 Join us with our friends & enjoy truly superb Italian cuisine prepared fresh daily by renowned chef Sal Mercato. Lunch: Tuesday - Friday from noon - 2pm HOURS Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday from 5 pm Call for reservations: 905.845.7731 151 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, Ontario www.cafegalleria.ca