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With the creation of an account for tsunami victims, some student groups are taking the initiative to fundraise.
Kelly Graham
Issue date: 2/8/05 Section: News
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It has been over a month since the tsunami disaster in Asia, and, as is the media tendency with any major event, news coverage has dwindled, but the devastation there is not over. According to the U.S. Geological Survey site, 220,272 people were killed by this display of nature?s wrath, and an additional 22,352 are still listed as missing. Add on to this millions more that have been displaced, losing their homes, possessions, and in many cases and perhaps most importantly, families.
Although most members of the WCU community probably cannot imagine such devastation, the campus has experienced an outpouring of generosity in donations to help the victims.
Student Services, Inc. has set up a fund that students can use to make donations directly to the Red Cross, and student organizations are doing their part independently as well.
One organization that has taken initiative to make a difference is the Student Government Association. SGA President Mary Pat Spadaford, who "wanted to do something about what was taking place on the other side of the world," presented her idea to the SGA by making a pull at their emotions. In a meeting, she asked everyone to make a list of the most important things in their lives. "Then I asked them to imagine how life would be without the things on their list," she said. "I mentioned that this was what people were experiencing who were located where the tsunami hit land. I just wanted to know that at least Icould say that instead of sitting around wishing I could do something I wanted to take action."
Take action she did. SGA took donations that would be sent directly to the Red Cross. Members took shifts at a table set up in Sykes for six days over a two-week period. In total, $756.53 was donated by generous West Chester students and faculty. In addition to this fund is the open account set up in the Student Services office and the personal donations many have made to countless community organizations that are making an effort to help.
Although most members of the WCU community probably cannot imagine such devastation, the campus has experienced an outpouring of generosity in donations to help the victims.
Student Services, Inc. has set up a fund that students can use to make donations directly to the Red Cross, and student organizations are doing their part independently as well.
One organization that has taken initiative to make a difference is the Student Government Association. SGA President Mary Pat Spadaford, who "wanted to do something about what was taking place on the other side of the world," presented her idea to the SGA by making a pull at their emotions. In a meeting, she asked everyone to make a list of the most important things in their lives. "Then I asked them to imagine how life would be without the things on their list," she said. "I mentioned that this was what people were experiencing who were located where the tsunami hit land. I just wanted to know that at least Icould say that instead of sitting around wishing I could do something I wanted to take action."
Take action she did. SGA took donations that would be sent directly to the Red Cross. Members took shifts at a table set up in Sykes for six days over a two-week period. In total, $756.53 was donated by generous West Chester students and faculty. In addition to this fund is the open account set up in the Student Services office and the personal donations many have made to countless community organizations that are making an effort to help.
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