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Dominique Dawes, a gymnast for the 1992 and 1996 U.S. Olympic team, was the keynote speaker for the United Way 2008 fund-raising campaign. Dawes is now active in organizations such as Sports United Against Drugs, and spoke about the value of helping one’s community.

“The greatest gift is knowing you can impact someone else’s life,” said Dominique Dawes.

The United Way hopes to raise $2.2 million for its various community projects during its annual fund-raiser, now through December.