On Golden Pond Author & Academy Award Winner, Ernest Thompson, Joins Maine CUs to Announce New Fundraising Record for Ending Hunger in 2011

On Monday, February 13 at South Portland’s Marriot hotel, Maine’s credit unions will make a major announcement on the success of their efforts towards “thawing” out hunger in Maine in 2011 at the Thaw to End Hunger Results Celebration Event. At this annual event, credit unions will be recognized for their success in raising the most funds ever for the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, and the official, record-breaking total will be announced. In 2010, the Campaign raised $402,740.02, and officials say the 2011 total represents a significant increase over that record amount. With the 2011 total, the Campaign will also surpass the $4 million mark in funds raised since the Campaign began.

The celebration will feature an address by On Golden Pond Author & Academy Award Winner, Ernest Thompson. In addition to giving the keynote address on community-service and the “can do” attitude he learned from spending nearly every summer in Maine, Thompson will take part in the unveiling of the big check announcing the total raised during the 2011 Ending Hunger Campaign.

So how much will the grand total be? Check back here following Monday’s event to find out!