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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Eileen Connolly-Keesler, President and CEO
(920) 426-3993

Toilet paper record attempt to benefit local food pantry
Next week, the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation will attempt to set the Guinness World Record for tallest toilet paper pyramid.

The public is encouraged to participate by bringing packaged rolls of toilet paper to the Oshkosh Convention Center on Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

“We are told that personal hygiene products are among the highest needs at local food pantries,” says Eileen Connolly-Keesler, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation President and CEO. “This is a unique way to assist with food pantry demand, and draw more attention to basic needs in our community.”

Throughout the past year, the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation has focused its grantmaking efforts on supporting basic needs like food, clothing and shelter. All toilet paper collected for the Guinness World Record attempt will be donated to the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry.

The pyramid will be constructed throughout the day on September 24, with the final rolls being placed at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation’s Donor Appreciation event later that evening. The pyramid will then be measured and submitted for approval by Guinness World Records Limited.

The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization created by and for the people of Winnebago County, Waushara County, Green Lake County and Ripon. Through charitable giving, the Community Foundation strives to make our communities thrive. For more information, please call (920) 426-3993.

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