Articles Tagged ‘ Student Fundrasier ’
24-Hour Run Fundraiser a Success
After completing their first successful season as a varsity sport, the College Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams hosted a 24-Hour Run fundraising event alongside Southern Maryland Vacations for Vets that proved to be very succesful in raising money for both the teams and hospital-ridden war veterans.
Running in 30-minute shifts around the track 755 times [...]
St. Mary’s Relay for Life Earns Thousands for Cancer Research
By Amanda Zelaya, Arts & Entertainment Editor
On Saturday, Mar. 27, the College held its very first Relay for Life Event in the recreation courts of the Michael P. O’Brien Athletics and Recreation Center. The event raised $18,593.08 for the American Cancer Society.
“[Relay for Life] is the largest fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Usually it’s an all night event but [...]
Christmas In April Holds Annual Auction
On Saturday, Feb. 28, Christmas in April held its 16th annual live and silent auctions to raise awareness and funds for Christmas in April. Kelly Schroeder, Rotaract Club, For Goodness’ Sake, Garrett House, and the Service and Social Change program in the Office of Student Activities coordinated the event. The actual house-building will occur on Saturday, April 28, and the funds from the auctions go toward materials for the building project.
(Read More)College Cross-Country Team Holds 24-hour Run for Veterans
The St. Mary’s men’s and women’s Cross Country teams are hosting a 24-hour relay run event in April to benefit hospital-ridden war veterans.
The cross country teams, completing their first season as a Division-III team for the Seahawks in November under coach and Athletics and Recreation Center (ARC) director Tom Fisher, are working alongside the Southern [...]
Students, Faculty Donate Time and Funds to Help Haiti Relief
Even since the nation of Haiti was decimated by a major earthquake, dedicated students and staff at St. Mary’s have been giving their time and resources to help those in need.
(Read More)Students Organize College-sponsored Relay for Life
By Sarah English, Staff Writer
Cancer is a life-threatening disease that is responsible for one out of every four deaths in the United States each year. Despite an annual decrease in the cancer mortality rate, many still fall victim to it – last year alone, nearly 1,479,350 Americans were diagnosed with cancer.
This terrible disease, however, also brings people together in [...]
