Student-run car wash raises money for research during breast cancer month
Andrew Zaleski
Issue date: 10/14/08 Section: News
"Come support the American Cancer Society!"
"All donations go a long way!"
"Is your car dirty? It is!"
"Hey, Baltimore - come get your car washed today!"
These were the sounds of the street this past Sunday when Loyola students took over the motor pool lot on York Rd. and sponsored a car wash to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
The car wash was staffed entirely by Loyola seniors and Resident Assistants (RAs). Matthew Pavlis, the senior RA who organized the car wash, had help in planning the event from Loyola juniors Lisa Berkoski and Sade Solola, and Loyola seniors Laura Fischer, Cen-bi Liu and Ashya Majied.
For Pavlis, the event represented more than just a fundraising opportunity.
"It's really important for seniors to do service, especially if they haven't been very involved their first 3 years."
Residents from the surrounding neighborhoods were invited to the car wash, as well as current Loyola students living on and off campus. The volunteers involved not only wanted to raise money for cancer, but also develop a stronger sense of community with Loyola's city neighbors. By the end of the day Sunday, Pavlis and his team had raised 430 dollars for the American Cancer Society.
The York Rd. car wash was just one of a few events being held this month to raise awareness of breast cancer. Relay Week, taking place later in the month, will sponsor a series of events leading up to the Relay for Life Kickoff on October 23, which is the start of the Relay for Life season leading up to this year's event which will be held on March 28, 2009. Additionally, the City of Baltimore will sponsor a breast cancer walk on October 26.
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in women in the United States. It's estimated that roughly 178,500 women were found to have invasive breast cancer in 2007. Of that number, about 40,000 women died from the disease in the past year. A little more than 2 million women living in the United States have been treated for breast cancer.
"All donations go a long way!"
"Is your car dirty? It is!"
"Hey, Baltimore - come get your car washed today!"
These were the sounds of the street this past Sunday when Loyola students took over the motor pool lot on York Rd. and sponsored a car wash to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
The car wash was staffed entirely by Loyola seniors and Resident Assistants (RAs). Matthew Pavlis, the senior RA who organized the car wash, had help in planning the event from Loyola juniors Lisa Berkoski and Sade Solola, and Loyola seniors Laura Fischer, Cen-bi Liu and Ashya Majied.
For Pavlis, the event represented more than just a fundraising opportunity.
"It's really important for seniors to do service, especially if they haven't been very involved their first 3 years."
Residents from the surrounding neighborhoods were invited to the car wash, as well as current Loyola students living on and off campus. The volunteers involved not only wanted to raise money for cancer, but also develop a stronger sense of community with Loyola's city neighbors. By the end of the day Sunday, Pavlis and his team had raised 430 dollars for the American Cancer Society.
The York Rd. car wash was just one of a few events being held this month to raise awareness of breast cancer. Relay Week, taking place later in the month, will sponsor a series of events leading up to the Relay for Life Kickoff on October 23, which is the start of the Relay for Life season leading up to this year's event which will be held on March 28, 2009. Additionally, the City of Baltimore will sponsor a breast cancer walk on October 26.
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in women in the United States. It's estimated that roughly 178,500 women were found to have invasive breast cancer in 2007. Of that number, about 40,000 women died from the disease in the past year. A little more than 2 million women living in the United States have been treated for breast cancer.
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You will attract customers by proclaiming your cause. Use signs to get attention. When you have wrapped up, donate all of your earnings to the cause of your choice. (Continued…)
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