Kiss the pig fundraiser raises money for United Way

| December 4, 2015
Challenge: Bobbi Parks reacts to the challenge of kissing a pig that Dave Rogers is holding. Beacon photo by Josie Sellers

Challenge: Bobbi Parks reacts to the challenge of kissing a pig that Dave Rogers is holding. Beacon photo by Josie Sellers

COSHOCTON – The look on Bobbi Parks face was priceless as she prepared to kiss a pig.

“I was afraid it was going to bite me, but it wasn’t too bad,” she said.

Parks works in human resources at Annin where employees were challenged to raise $300 for United Way and the chance to see Parks and Dave Rogers, director of operations, kiss a pig.

“For me it was easier because when she went to approach him he got excited,” Rogers said. “I’m proud of everyone though for coming together and supporting United Way.”

Parks also was pleased with how all the employees chipped in. The last time she counted the money in the plastic pig everyone was placing it in, there was only $67. However, the employees stepped up and reached their goal by the Dec. 3 deadline.

“Thank you for your contributions,” Parks told the employees. “I’m not looking forward to kissing a pig, but this is for a good cause.”

This was only one of several fundraisers Annin held for United Way. Pledge cards were collected from employees, there was a silent auction, a tailgate party for the Ohio State vs Michigan college football game, chili cook off and more that raised about $6,000.

“We had fun and tried to do different things to get our employees involved,” Parks said.

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I started my journalism career in 2002 with a daily newspaper chain. After various stops with them, I am happy to be back home! I graduated from Coshocton High School in 1998 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 2002 from Walsh University. I also earned several awards while working for daily papers, including being honored by Coshocton County’s veterans for the stories I wrote about them. I am honored and ready to once again shine a positive light on Coshocton County. I also am the proud mother of a little girl named Sophia!

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