Local woman wins United Way raffle

** 2011 Raffle details coming soon!  The Dare to Dream Raffle will be launched May 2 - Check here or Marshfield Area United Way's Web site for updates **

The final two days of the Marshfield Area United Way Dare to Dream Raffle saw more than $20,000 in ticket sales. And the grand prize winner, Marshfield resident Pattie Kelnhofer waited until the last day to buy her ticket.

"Paula, (United Way's Executive Director), made one last announcement that tickets sales were ending today. I went back and forth, should I buy it or not?"

Pattie decided to buy a ticket, telling Paula Jero, it would be a donation, since she wouldn't win. "But I asked to look at the tickets, to find a good number."

On the way to a meeting in Stevens Point, Pattie said to herself, I'm going to win that raffle. "But immediately I said, how stupid no I'm not."

But she did. Her ticket was drawn at 12:30 by Shannon Nienast, Wisconsin Homes General Manager.

Nienast called Pattie to tell her the good news, and she didn't believe it.

Later, at the United Way office, she pulled out her ticket to compare it to the stub. "There it is," she said.

As Pattie was going home to process her good fortune, she said, "I'll never forget this day."

Since less than $4,300 were sold, the grand prize went to a 50/50 proceeds split, for a total of $41,602.50.

Second place was Rob Kubatski, who won $4,000

Third place was Len Zawislan, who won $1,000.

Want a FREE coffee or fountain soda? Wear your LIVE UNITED Shirt to Baltus Tuesday, April 20

April 18-24 marks National Volunteer Week – and we want to celebrate volunteers.  

Tuesday, April 20, as a token of our appreciation, anyone who wears a LIVE UNITED T-Shirt to any Marshfield Baltus location will receive a free coffee or fountain soda! 

If you register on the Volunteer Center’s Web site April 18-24, you will be entered in a drawing to have a chance to win a LIVE UNITED Shirt and more! 

In our crazy schedules sometimes we can’t find time in the day to get everything done.  Yet every day in our communities there are volunteers who are making a difference, creating change, making an impact and giving a part of themselves. 

The best way to volunteer is to match your personality and interests and choose the opportunity that will fit best with your available time.  Just like the many flavors of ice cream there is one that suits you!


Marshfield Area United Way’s Volunteer Center helps local organizations and volunteers make a difference every day.  If you would like find out about local volunteer opportunities visit www.marshfieldareaunitedway.org and click Volunteer to register with the Volunteer Center.  Once registered you can view current, on-going or one time volunteer opportunities and choose to be notified when new opportunities are posted.  There’s something for everyone based on your skills, talents and interests.


Still not convinced you have time?  Do you want to help out but have too busy of a schedule to commit to a regular volunteer opportunity? If so TEAM LIVE UNITED is for you.


TEAM LIVED UNITED is a group of volunteers who are notified when there’s community events in the Marshfield area that need a lot of volunteers.

When local organizations plan large community events it often takes a large team of volunteers to help make it successful ... and that is where TEAM LIVE UNITED VOLUNTEERS help out! As a team member, along with your LIVE UNITED Shirt, you’ll receive information about the one-time opportunities perfect for groups, families and individuals.


Want to lend your professional expertise, but don’t know who needs help?  Leadership Link  has opportunities. This Leadership Marshfield Project is designed for local non-profits to connect Leadership Marshfield Graduates and other area professionals to fill board and committee roles. Visit http://www.marshfieldareaunitedway.org/leadershiplink.html for more information.


To all the Volunteers- Thank you for giving back to your community, for your passion, commitment and time you are priceless!