$12,000 Donation made to Vidant Cancer Care from YPs

The Young Professionals of Pitt County recently hosted the 5^th Annual Virtual “Wiggin’ Out for Charity” Social Media Challenge, benefiting Vidant Cancer Care, in partnership with the Vidant Health Foundation, Greenville Utilities Commission and the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce, from October 1^st – 29^th. The virtual challenge was designed to provide an opportunity for young professionals, citizens and community leaders to safely come together through social media and raise funds for the programs and services of the Vidant Cancer Care. From corporate and individual sponsorships and with donations, Young Professionals raised a total of $12,000 in 2020 and overall $49,000 in the past 5 years to donate to the Vidant Cancer Campaign for programs and services.

             “The Young Professionals of Pitt County are so lucky to be a part of such a wonderful community that helps support others.” said Nathan Cohen, Young Professionals Chair. “The Wigging out for Charity event each year has grown and even with these interesting times we are in it has been amazing to see our donors, sponsors, and community come together to support such a wonderful cause that helps provide world class service to the Vidant Cancer Center. I am incredibly proud to be a part of such a wonderful community and organization.”