November 1, 2006 Hello, and thank you for your support of United Way of Greater Cleveland. Last Chance to Bid in Sports Auction The Fourth Annual United Way Sports Auction on WTAM offers autographed sports memorabilia and one-of-a-kind experiences donated by the Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavaliers. Online bidding is currently underway via cleveland.com/sportsauction and continues through November 2, when the auction goes live on the air at WTAM 1100. Auction items include a Kellen Winslow autographed jersey, LeBron James autographed basketball and Victor Martinez autographed baseball cap. Bid online now and tune in to WTAM November 2! IN THIS ISSUE: Buy Your Cavs Discount Tickets Now Rock Hall Hosts Launch of GuitarMania High School Confidential: It's All Guitars! Hometown Huddle Video Cleveland Cavaliers Campaign Autographed Grand Prix Helmets Meet Jared Cleveland Clinic Employees Volunteer Did You Know? Cold and Flu Season is Upon Us Make the Greatest Impact on our Community

Buy Your Cavs Discount Tickets Now: United Way Nights with the Cavaliers Cavaliers discount tickets are available for three games at The Q: November 21, when the Cavs take on the Memphis Grizzlies; January 22, against the Orlando Magic; and March 5, versus the Houston Rockets. Upper Baseline tickets are discounted from $35 to $27.50 and Upper Baseline Corner tickets are discounted from $25 to $23. The Cavs vs. Rockets game also includes an exclusive after-game party on the court. A portion of each ticket sold through this promotion will benefit United Way. Download a mail-in order form or order online.

United Way and Rock Hall Host Launch of GuitarMania GuitarManiaŽ, the public art project that rocked Cleveland in 2002 and 2004, returns in summer 2007. A press conference announced its return on Monday, October 30, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The project consists of oversize FenderŽ StratocasterŽ guitars creatively transformed into works of art by local artists and national celebrities and displayed on the city streets of Cleveland from June through fall 2007. Sponsorships are still available. GuitarMania has raised more than $1.6 million for our community.

High School Confidential: It's All Guitars! This time around, GuitarMania includes a special segment just for high school students. It's All Guitars! is a project that introduces public art, guitars and community involvement to high school students throughout Greater Cleveland. Get the whole story before it's too late!

Hometown Huddle Video Check out the action at this year's Hometown Huddle, a community project sponsored by the NFL, Boys and Girls Clubs and United Way, where Cleveland Browns staff and players joined with other community volunteers to build a new playground for Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland on Broadway Avenue in Slavic Village. View the video now.

Spotlight on Cleveland Cavaliers Campaign Ever wonder how the people behind Cleveland's favorite basketball team play? Review game highlights of the Cleveland Cavaliers organization's flawlessly fun game plan to raise donations for United Way.

Autographed Grand Prix Helmets Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and the Grand Prix of Cleveland are giving fans a chance to own a one-of-a-kind piece of history from the 2006 Grand Prix of Cleveland presented by U.S. Bank. Each helmet was autographed by the top three finishers at the 2006 Grand Prix of Cleveland -- A.J. Allmendinger, Bruno Junqueira and Oriol Servia -- as well as racing legend Bobby Rahal, winner of the inaugural Grand Prix of Cleveland in 1982. Learn more or bid now.

Prognosis: Positive Outlook The power of a positive attitude is an amazing thing. Especially when we see it in a child who faces some big obstacles, yet keeps on going with a smile. Jared Jackson is a remarkable little boy who knows a thing or two about living that we all could borrow a page from. Read his story to find out how Achievement Centers for Children and a lot of other caring people keep the smile on Jared's face.

Cleveland Clinic Employees Go Back to Camp to Help Kids On September 28, more than 100 employees from the Cleveland Clinic renovated Achievement Centers for Children's Camp Cheerful, a camp for children and youths with disabilities. Clinic volunteers completed several projects, including painting, splitting firewood, cleaning cabins and landscaping the camp's grounds. "Our annual support of United Way's Day of Caring, this year at Camp Cheerful, is another way Cleveland Clinic employees make a difference in our community," said Don Sinko, Chief Integrity Officer and Day of Caring Coordinator at Cleveland Clinic. "By giving of their time and talent, our employees will provide a lasting benefit to Camp Cheerful and the families and children it serves." View photos from this event.

Did you know that United Way of Greater Cleveland funded programs in which 3,054 people prepared or retrained for employment and now have jobs.

Health Tip: Cold and Flu Season is Upon Us Many Greater Clevelanders are already suffering from colds and the flu, and over the next few months their numbers will continue to increase. Stay healthy and reduce the risk of spreading these unwelcome illnesses by getting your flu shot now and doing simple things like washing your hands frequently, covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing, and cleaning your work area. Please call 2-1-1 or (216) 436-2000 to find the flu shot location nearest to you. Learn more about the flu vaccine Where to get a flu shot Flu Facts

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