A bite of cheese, a swig of beer, and a simple wave have all been ways you have been able to help support the United Way of Door County. Last week, United Way of Door County Board President Michelle Lawrie raised more than $10,000 during her six-hour stint on top of Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay as people placed pledges with her over the phone and with volunteers on the ground. Lawrie enjoyed the scenery, but enjoyed talking to people about the United Way’s mission more.

It was a part of a busy month for the organization as they work toward their annual campaign goal of $1.2 million. Coming up this weekend, the United Way of Door County will participate in its final Celebrity Cheese Monger Day at Wisconsin Cheese Masters on Saturday before hosting its United on Tap event at Egg Harbor’s One Barrel Brewing Company from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday. Executive Director Amy Kohnle says she is thankful for the businesses willing to host the United Way for events like this, adding that it helps them raise money and awareness.

The United Way of Door County has many other opportunities to attach some fun to the cause including the Door County Jeep Run on November 1st and the Pay to Play for the United Way Day on U-102.1 in December.