Those attending the United Way of Central Kansas’ 2016 campaign opener Saturday night didn’t have to duck into a phone booth for a quick change to become superheroes. Their participation in the event was enough as they raised $27,450 to jump start the annual fundraising drive. With Superman and other comic book heroes as a theme, the 10th-annual kickoff drew a record crowd to the Great Bend Knights of Columbus hall, UWCK Director Julie Smith said.
United Way kickoff soars up, up and away
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