Patricia Snyder decided to run for Queen of United Way's Mardi Gras for all the right reasons. Forget the fame, the glamour- she cares about her community and wants to make it a great place to live for everyone. Patricia is a longtime resident of Calvert County and manager of the Dunkirk Safeway store. She is also a grandmother of 11, 6 of whom live in Calvert County.

"I am amazed at what United Way does for the residents in our county. I encourage you to visit the United Way website to learn more about all the programs that they support. As I talk to people I realize how unaware they are of the important role United Way plays in bettering the lives of people in our community."

Patricia has organized numerous fundraising events to raise money for United Way, and all dollars raised count as votes for her candidacy. So far, she has conducted a raffle for a big screen TV, held a Holiday Shopping Home Show at the United Way house, and is planning a Passionate Broadway Cabaret Show at Friday's Creek Winery on Saturday, January 31. For more details, visit the Special Events page on this site. To vote for Patricia Snyder, visit www.unitedwaymardigras.com or call United Way at (410)286-0100.