Granite United Way Goes Over the Edge

Rapelling 24 stories from the Brady Sullivan building in downtown Manchester might not be on the top of Chief Dan Goonan and Chris Hickey’s summer bucket list, but as a member of Granite United Way’s team they are more than willing to support Safe Station.

Granite United Way is partnering with United Way of Greater Nashua to host “LIVE UNITED Over the Edge” fundraiser where teams of 7 rapellers take the plunge from the top of the Brady Sullivan building to raise funds for local charities. The event will take place on Friday, July 28, 2017 on top of the Brady Sullivan building on Elm Street in Manchester.

Granite United Way’s team is comprised of volunteers from the fire department, the New Hampshire Union Leader, Texas Instruments, Central Paper Products and Granite United Way, including Patrick Tufts, President and CEO.

“We’re excited to be partnering with United Way of Greater Nashua to help raise funds for important services. Our team is directing our donations to Safe Station, the innovative program that has become a model for other cities, including Nashua.” Said Patrick Tufts, President and CEO of Granite United Way. “I have actually rapelled down the Brady Sullivan building before for an event and know that it’s going to be a fun challenge for all of the teams!”

“It’s going to be a fun event to participate in,” said Chief Dan Goonan. “I’m getting geared up for and so is Chris Hickey – we are going to have fun with this!”

The Granite United Way team page can be viewed on: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/edge2017/team/GraniteUnitedWay

To support one of the members of Granite United Way’s team you can use the texting option:

Chief Dan Goonan – Manchester Fire Department – Text EDGE201791 to 71777
Chris Hickey – Manchester Fire Department – Text EDGE201792 to 71777
Mollie Markins – Granite United Way – Text EDGE201793 to 71777
Patrick Tufts – Granite United Way – Text EDGE201794 to 71777
Dan Katz – Texas Instruments – Text EDGE201795 to 71777
Matt Kfoury – Central Paper Products – Text EDGE201797 to 71777
Paul Feely – New Hampshire Union Leader – Text EDGE2017101 to 71777

You can make a gift to support the entire team by sending a check to Granite United Way, Attn: Over the Edge, 22 Concord Street, Manchester, NH 03101

“We are excited to be partnering with United Way of Greater Nashua and proud to have our team supporting Safe Station,” said Patrick Tufts, President and CEO of Granite United Way.  “This is a true team effort to continue the important work of Safe Station, which is helping individuals connect with treatment for substance misuse every single day.”