To the editor:

The eighth annual Walk for Warmth sponsored by MCS Bank in partnership with the United Way of Mifflin-Juniata and the Mifflin-Juniata Human Services, was held Feb. 10 at Kish Park in Lewistown. The event was held when temperatures were low so that walkers could imagine what families who are struggling might experience. All proceeds from the Walk for Warmth benefit the Mifflin-Juniata Energy Bank in efforts of proving heat assistance to families who fail to qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program LIHEAP funding due to income ineligibility or those 65 or older.

The eighth annual Walk for Warmth had 81 participants that raised a total of $6,332 for the Mifflin-Juniata Energy Bank. Thank you to all the participants, walkers and contributors who made this day a success. Because of you, many families will have sufficient heat through the winter months. Thank you for investing in a brighter tomorrow and a better today. You truly understand the term Live United.

A special thanks to sponsors: Kish Printing, Stone Arch Players, Matt Witzel of Merf Radio, Rocco Pallotto of Merf Radio, the Merf Dog and Merf Radio, Rick Bender, Dunkin’ Donuts, Mifflin County 4-H Dog Club, Fame EMS and all participants, walkers and contributors.

United Way of Mifflin-Juniata