Dear Colleague,

"Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope, in this deep and powerful sense, is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good."

- Vaclav Havel, Czech dramatist and essayist, president of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic

United Way works for the good of our community. Purdue’s United Way campaign matters very much to many. Our tradition of giving back makes our community a better place to live. When you volunteer or donate to United Way, you give countless people in our community hope.

I have lived in the Lafayette area for 30 years. I am proud to be a part of this community and of the successful traditions that encompass our Purdue family.

Each donation to United Way means you are helping even more people have hope. Please join me in giving to United Way this year. You Matter.

Sincerely,

Robert E. Wild
Assistant Head, Chemistry
2007 Purdue United Way Chair