Keene State College Fights Childhood Cancer with Second Annual "Up 'til Dawn" Event
Campus Community Has the Opportunity to Help Cause
Keene, NH, November 14, 2011: Keene State College will be hosting its second annual “Up ‘til Dawn” event, in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event, themed “Highlight Life, Save a Life” is open to all Keene State students, faculty and staff. Each participant will send out 50 letters to friends and family, requesting donations to St. Jude. Immediately after the task is completed, participants can join others from the college community to celebrate these efforts with free food, activities and a raffle.
The results of the funding drive can be tracked online at www.myuptildawn.org. Last year’s event raised $19,000. This year’s fundraising goal is $25,000, with the help of 300 people.
St. Jude is a premier center for research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other life-threatening childhood diseases. It costs $1.7 million per day to keep St. Jude running. About 5,900 active patients are seen at St. Jude yearly, and the hospital has treated children from all 50 states and from around the world.
When and where: Up ‘til Dawn will take place in the Mabel Brown Room, Lloyd P. Young Student Center, Keene State College on Wednesday, November 16 from 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
How to participate: Register online at www.myuptildawn.org or come to the Mabel Brown Room at the designated time above with a list of 50 addresses. Materials for the mailings will be provided.
For more information, contact student volunteer and organizer, Sinead O’Mahony at somahony@ksc.mailcruiser.com or via phone at (603) 970-1513.
About Keene State College
Keene State College is a preeminent public liberal arts college that ensures student access to world-class academic programs. Integrating academics with real-world application and active community and civic engagement, Keene State College prepares graduates to meet society’s challenges by thinking critically, acting creatively, and serving the greater good. To learn more about Keene State College, visit www.keene.edu.
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