Hanna Barker
Staff Reporter
The McDaniel community is organizing a coordinated effort between campus organizations to raise money for Hatian relief in a week-long series of events called Hearts for Haiti.
Originally, International Club and McDaniel College Radio planned to organize a relief effort centered around collecting clothing and materials, but shifted the focus to raising money. Working in conjunction with Mahlia Joyce at the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, the advocated participation from willing campus organizations. On Thursday, Feb. 4, representatives from Circle K, Peace Club, German Club, Gerontology Club, Humans versus Zombies Club, and Music Honor Society congregated in Decker Auditorium in response to the call to service.
John Maddrey addressed the club representatives, explaining that one hundred percent of money raised will be going into the Hearts for Haiti account set up by Joyce. It is likely that the money will go to the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund.
“This event has set Haiti back 100 years,” said Maddrey, emphasizing the importance of Hearts for Haiti.
Here is a tentative schedule of events:
2/12 Kick-off Dance Event in the Forum (WMCR and International Club)
2/13 Get Stupid with the Cupids dance (Gerontology Club)
2/16 Fat Tuesday (German Club)
2/17 Vigil in Ensor Lounge (Circle K and Peace Club)
Each event will feature opportunities to donate to the Hearts for Haiti Fund. Additionally, Music Honor Society also plans to sell singing valentines, dates will be auctioned for the Cupid dance, and the week will conclude with a dodgeball event. There are also plans to get local restaurants involved.
Keep an eye out for updates, as the schedule will become more defined in the days to come. This will be an event you will not want to miss!
