DIXON – Raynor and its employees helped the United Way of Lee County kick off its 55th fundraising campaign with a donation Sept. 29. About $33,000 came from Raynor employees and $5,000 came from a corporate gift.

Midland States Bank also announced a $10,000 gift from its employees and corporate. A bonus gift of $1,500 came from volunteers of the Mumford & Sons concert.

The donations were announced at the United Way kickoff at the Town Square Centre parking lot during the Dixon Main Street Scarecrow Festival. The event also featured a chili cook-off, bags tournament, dunk tank, kids’ activities and entertainment.