2008 Woodie Awards
Celebrities and Students Help Hurricane Katrina Victims
Gina Saccaro Staff Reporter
Issue date: 9/22/05 Section: A & E
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With celebrities constantly in the spotlight it only makes sense that their relief benefits will be successful. Celebrity fundraising is found everywhere from clothing to TV shows.
"I think that it is a good idea that the celebrities are helping out. It encourages people to contribute by following in their example, since everyone is influenced by the media anyway," said Amanda Falzon, sophomore, Valleystream N.Y.
A number of celebrities are helping out the gulf coast. Celebrities include Teri Hatcher (Desperate Housewives), Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Snoop Dog, Mariah Carey, James Brown, and Lauryn Hill.
Teri Hatcher has teamed up with a fashion company called "My T" to create T-shirts with powerful and inspiring words. Half of the proceeds will go directly to the Red Cross to help the victims of the hurricane disaster.
"I think that the aid certain celebrities are giving to help the Hurricane Katrina victims is very generous. It's important that the people who are in the eye of the public help because that sets an example and inspires other people to donate or help," said Nadayne Limerick, sophomore, Massapequa, N.Y.
Michael Jackson is working on a single to help in the relief benefits entitled "From the Bottom Of My Heart." Jackson is collaborating with the industries top performers. All of the profits from Michael Jackson's Hurricane Katrina relief single will go straight to the victims.
Along with celebrities, students and faculty at Sacred Heart are doing what they can to help. The events on campus that are taking place to help really show the dedication the students here have in helping the victims.
"I felt really bad for all the people who lost homes and lives, and belongings. I also feel really badly for the people who had to get sent home or are stuck at school," said Dayna DiBiasi, junior, Happauge, N.Y.
Some of the on campus activities include donations of food and supplies, as well as a relief benefit that took place on the Flik patio on Sunday September 18. The cheerleaders also distributed bags at the last home football game for anyone who wanted to donate money.
The relief benefit which took place on Sunday included a spare change table, comedians, food, music and raffles. A lot of students showed their support.
"I think it's great that the country as well as the Sacred Heart community is pitching in to help the victims. It must have been so devastating for them," said Colleen Deegan, sophomore, Massapequa Park, N.Y.
The benefits that celebrities are hosting as well as the benefits here on campus are just a small step in helping New Orleans. It is going to take a long time to rebuild, but if people keep contributing, the relief effort will be more successful.