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Today, we are releasing the news that $19,000 from the "United We Sand" campaign has been presented to the Dakota Medical Foundation for the Red River Flood Fund.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with DMF President, Patrick Traynor, yesterday to present him with the checks. Matching funds are still available and will be applied to this donation. Monies will be distributed to The American Red Cross, Salvation Army and FirstLink, all three who were crucial to the support of this community during the 2009 flood fight.

I wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who helped to make this campaign so successful. To David Hunstad and his team at www.OldLutheran.com who were so gracious to take this campaign on go crazy with it, your time and passion are invaluable.

To Jason Spiess and Kevin Tobosa for helping me get the word out fast and furious, and for selflessly contributing your time and talents which did so much to further the volunteer efforts across the city.

To all of the locations who generously offered to carry the shirts without taking a cut for themselves. Ace Hardware on Main Street in Moorhead, Foot Solutions 4650 26th Ave S. (South of Famous Dave's in Fargo), Hornbachers all 6 locations, True Value Hardware 2600 N Broadway, Fargo, Moorhead Scheels 505 Center Ave. Moorhead, Scheels Hardware 3202 13th. Ave. S, Fargo, MSUM Etcetera Shop

And to Scott Hennen and The Flag/The Fan radio station whose generosity allowed us to pass out 1,000 shirts at West Acres to honor flood fighters across the city. And the nonstop coverage that kept our region informed during this crisis.

Finally to all of those of this region, this community, for giving of your time, energy and money to support this endeavor.

I am proud to announce that proceeds to be donated from the sales of United We Sand! gear have topped $12,000. Thank you everyone for your support in this continued campaign!

You can pick up your shirt at:

Old Lutheran (http://www.oldlutheran.com) 1408 1st Avenue North Moorhead, MN
Ace Hardware on Main Street in Moorhead
Foot Solutions 4650 26th Ave S. (South of Famous Dave's in Fargo)
Hornbachers all 6 locations.
True Value Hardware 2600 N Broadway, Fargo
Moorhead Scheels 505 Center Ave. Moorhead
Scheels Hardware 3202 13th. Ave. S, Fargo
MSUM Etcetera Shop

We welcome the MSUM Etcetera Shop to the retail outlets for the United We Sand shirts, students have been and continue to be vital to this endeavor and we appreciate all of those efforts, stop by and pick one up!

I am proud to announce that in this first week of sales of United We Sand gear, proceeds to be given to Impact Give Back benefiting the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and First Link have exceeded $5,000!

T-shirts are now available at the Northport True Value, and the Moorhead Scheels stores.

If you would like to carry them in your retail location call (218) 236-1224 for more details.

Many thanks to everyone for their support in this project!

New retail locations have been added for the United We Sand T-shirts.Pick one up today at one of these locations:

Old Lutheran (carrying T-Shirts, Sweatshirts and Decals)
1408 1st Avenue North
Moorhead, MN 56560

Ace Hardware
Main Avenue Moorhead

Foot Solutions
4650 26th Ave. S. Ste. D
Fargo, ND

All 6 area Hornbachers Locations!