Barbara Dalton was named the final winner during the United Way Chase the Cars Give-Away on Thursday at Alexander Ford-Lincoln-Mercury in Murfreesboro. Dalton, who is employed by General Mills, was determined as the final winner through a reverse raffle, where each name of the 25 semi-finalists was drawn and the last person standing was declared the winner. Upon learning she was the winner, Dalton was given the choice of a Chevrolet Aveo, Toyota Yaris or a Ford Fiesta – she selected the Ford Fiesta. Individuals who contributed $300 or more during the 2010 United Way campaign became eligible to win their choice of one of the three vehicles. United Way reported that 1,514 donors were eligible this year, accounting for more than $454,200 of the funds raised as many of the eligible donors pledged more than the qualifying $300.00. The vehicle was donated by Don and Melanie Alexander of Alexander Automotive and the Chase the Cars promotion was co-sponsored by the DNJ Media Group.
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties closed its 2010 campaign on February 22, 2011. During the Community Celebration on February 22, which recognizes top-fundraisers and achievements from the campaign, the grand total was announced as $2,611,724.51 for the annual fundraising campaign.
