William Villani

Five lucky United Way donors were rewarded for their generous support of our 2011 Campaign when their tickets were drawn from more than 12,000 entries in our GAVE BACK. WON BIG. Sweepstakes.

 

Volunteer Campaign Chair Michael A. Frey, whose day job is President and COO of Touchpoint Technologies, LLC, pulled the winning tickets out of a huge rotating drum to the cheers and applause of United Way staffers and volunteers. Mike and the United Way Surprise Patrol traveled around the county to deliver the good news to the winners, who chose their prizes in the order their tickets were drawn.

 

 

The Surprise Patrol, balloon bouquets in hand, made the first stop at Berk-Tek’s New Holland facility where William Villani, 46, senior process development technician, had first pick of the five prizes. Bill, who lives in Mountville, really wanted that sweet Harley. After much agonizing and a call to his wife, Lisa, he chose $10,000 worth of groceries from Darrenkamp’s. The food will come in handy especially since Bill and Lisa’s three sons, ages 22, 19, and 14, have healthy appetites.

 

Darrenkamp family members – generous community supporters themselves – were on hand to congratulate Bill and arrange to deliver 100 grocery gift cards valued at $100 each. That’s Ryan Darrenkamp on the far left, Joe Darrenkamp next to Bill, with Jane Darrenkamp and son Dave on Bill's right.

 

“I give because I like to help other people and the community,” Bill said. “I didn’t realize how easy it is to give through payroll deduction. United Way – it does good for everyone.”