White's Harley Davidson Supports the United Way Campaign

Originally published in the Lebanon Daily News

For the 4th year in a row, Joe and Donna White, owners of White's Harley-Davidson and Iron Valley Harley-Davidson, have donated a Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster motorcycle to the United Way of Lebanon County campaign. The motorcycle is the top campaign incentive this year, encouraging people to give a little more for a chance to win.

"We do a United Way campaign with our employees each year, but this is our personal gift to the campaign," says Donna White. Last year, employees of White's and Iron Valley contributed over $2,400 individually to the United Way of Lebanon County. "We always contributed to the United Way, but this is a way for us to give more and excite others to give more, as well. United Way is an easy way to give to many causes and touch many lives with one gift. It just makes sense," says Joe White.

As owners of a homegrown Lebanon County business started by Joe White's parents, the Whites are committed to sharing the thrill of riding motorcycles and their appreciation of the Lebanon community. As White Says, "Lebanon is my hometown and it's a small county, so we all have to work together. I always say, as Lebanon goes, so goes my business. It is the same with the United Way."

As far as the United Way is concerned, this incentive is worth its weight in gold. "The Harley-Davidson has generated so much enthusiasm. It is kind of a fantasy gift; one that lots of people dream of getting," says Emily Guilliams, Director of Campaign and Communications for the United Way. "I have seen many people increase their giving to be sure they qualify for the drawing", says Guilliams.

Two dollars a week qualifies the donor for one chance, and three dollars a week qualifies them for two chances for the motorcycle as well as a "Luxury Weekend Escape Package", donated by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts and a $5,000 Savings Bond, donated by Fulton Bank.

This is one of the many generous causes that the White's support. In 2008 White's Harley-Davidson dealership staff and customers raised over $94,000 for the MDA Ride for Life. These are the ways that Joe and Donna White "Live United".