For more than a thousand years, the red feather has been used as a reward for special acts. It was awarded for unusual acts of valor or chivalry during medieval times. American Indians awarded red dyed eagle feathers to their most fearless braves. Robin Hood awarded a red feather to his men for acts of exceptional goodness.
Beginning in the early 1930's many United Ways adopted the red feather as a symbol of service to the community. Even today, people still refer to "Red Feather Agencies."
In the spirit of selflessness long associated with the red feather, the United Way of Lee County recognizes those who contribute to United Way with exceptional generosity to help people in need. Individuals who give $1,000 or more are offered membership and asked to wear our version of the red feather.
Wearing this timeless symbol indicates more than simply a contribution of money. It indicates each member's leadership role in helping people care for one another. Their willingness to share inspires their friends and associates to join them in helping others who may be less fortunate.
Our society has changed in many ways throughout the years. But the spirit embodied in the feather emblem remains the same: recognizing exceptional people who care.
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Coach Bruce Pearl
Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Leischuck
Dr. Joseph Kicklighter
Mr. E.L. Spencer
Dr. and Mrs. Sauser
Dr. Richard Glaze
Mayor Gary Fuller
Mr. and Mrs. Al Dudley
Mr. and Mrs. Brent Poteet
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Andrus
Mr. Bob Dumas
Mr. Emmett Thompson
Mr. Eric Canada
Mr. Jim O'Conner
Mr. Mark Chambers
Mr. Matt Clegg
Mr. Richard Harringgon
Mrs. Jan Dempsy
Ms. Emil Wright
Ms. Marka Blackerby
Ms. Ruth Galbraith
Ms. Yvonne Kozlowski
Mr. Ab Conner
Mr. Guy Gunter
Mr. Joey Motley
Mr. Matt Mosley
Ms. Becky Richardson
Mr. Bryan Cummings
Mrs. Allison Frazier
Mrs. Megan McGowen
Mrs. Hollie Cost
Mr. Bart Aldridgo
Ms. Romona Brisco
Mr. Calvin Johnson
Mr. Jason Bryant
Mr. Jeffery Fairbrother
Mr. Gene Stanaland
Mr. Jay Hovey
Mr. Eddie Smith
Ms. Teresa Logiotatos
Mr. David Hedges
Ms. Taffye Benson Clayton
Mr. James Percy
Mr. Marty Freeman
Mr. Dennis Delaney
Mr. Tommy Cummings
Dr. Brian Gibson
Ms. Christina McClendon
Mr. David Reaves
Mrs. Rozi Dover
Mr. Tutt Barrett
Mr. Marty Williams
Ms. Melissa Motley
Mr. Michael Machen
Ms. Lynne Hammond
Ms. Cathleen Erwin
Mrs. Robyn Bridges
Mr. Paul Patterson
Ms. Johnnie Harris
Mr. Guy Lunsford
Dr. Jere Colley
Mr. Rodney Reid
Dr. Joseph Molnar
Mr. Jay Jones
Mr. Ronald Beyers
Mr. Jeffery Smith
Mr. Andrzej Nowak
Ms. Traci O'Brien
Mrs. Laura Cooper
Dr. Joel Pittard
Mr. Adam Keeton
Mr. Mark Stirling
Ms. Mellissa Luellen
Dr. Richard Freeman
Mr. Ted Wilson
Mr. John Wild
Ms. Dakoda Wells
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Harris
Ms. Diane Hensley
Mr. Hal Huguley
Ms. Savanna Cooper
Mr. Steve Pelham
