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More than 700 enthusiastic early birds are singing, clapping and cheering at the standing-room-only kick-off breakfast for United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades counties' 2012-13 campaign.
The goal for the 55th season?
$8,060,193. But considering that the nonprofit has raised more than $100 million since 1957, campaign chair Rob Wilson says he's confident the community will meet that target.




