The immediate goal is to get an egg to survive a four-storey drop, but the ultimate goal is to raise money for the United Way.

Township of 91原创 staff will be holding a second Egg Drop later this month.

Last year competitors paid a fee which was donated to the United Way, headed to the fourth floor of the Civic Facility, and lobbed their eggs off the roof towards a target on a tarp below.

Contraptions ranging from big bags of balloons to elaborate crash protectors fashioned from boxes and wire were used to encase the eggs.

The creator of the invention that best protected its precious cargo and came closest to the target was declared the winner.

鈥淟ast year鈥檚 event was so much fun and generated a lot of interested in our United Way campaign,鈥� said Human Resources Director Shannon Harvey-Renner, who is co-chairing the Township鈥檚 United Way Committee.

鈥淎s soon as it was over, people started talking about holding another one.鈥�

Contestants will use donated eggs that are past their expiry date, and protective contraptions will be scored on their accuracy and weight, said Geomatics Coordinator Chad Huntington, who is organizing the event.

Huntington hopes the Egg Drop will raise both money and enthusiasm for the United Way, and encourages the public to witness the event between noon and 1 p.m., and enjoy a barbecue at the Civic Facility at 20338 鈥� 65 Avenue, on September 27.

Between 11:30am and 1:30pm, visitors can purchase a burger, pop, and chips for a minimum $5 donation, with all proceeds going to the United Way.

Last year, Township of 91原创 employees raised more than $35,000 through donations and fundraising events, contributing to a total of $285,964 that was collected for the United Way by organizations, businesses, and individuals in 91原创 Township and City.

In 2010, the United Way invested $868,899 in programs and services for 91原创, with a net gain of $582,925 in dollars raised versus invested.