A NEW RECORD FOR LOCAL CHARITIES: $268,942
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May 17, 2013 – Sterling, VA – The Dulles Greenway’s 8th annual Drive For Charity has set a new record for donations with an amazing $268,942.85 collected on Thursday, May 16, 2013. As always, this money will be donated to great local charities and a local scholarship program.
“The Drive for Charity is always a fantastic event and each year we see a increase in traffic,” said Terry Hoffman, Public & Customer Relations Manager of the Dulles Greenway. “The commitment Dulles Greenway drivers have to our charity partners are making a real difference in people’s lives. We are proud to be a small part of making Loudoun County a better place.”
Quick Facts about the 2013 Drive for Charity:
- Thursday, May 16, 2013 was our highest traffic day in the past 3 years
- In eight years, the Dulles Greenway has now raised $1,797,404.91 for local charities and scholarships.
The Dulles Greenway is a privately owned 14-mile toll road that connects Washington Dulles International Airport with Leesburg, Virginia. Since the Dulles Greenway’s dedication on September 29th 1995, commuters have enjoyed a non-stop alternative to Routes 7 and 28. The Greenway project represents a new paradigm for cooperation between the public and private sectors for resolving infrastructure issues.
If you have additional questions or need further comment, please contact Terry Hoffman via email at thoffman@dullesgreenway.com or via phone at 703-668-0033.