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Join the 'tug-of-war' to save a young boy's life
Kathleen Vissichelli
Issue date: 2/8/07 Section: News
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"Pioneer Pulls Trevor Fund" is a tug-of-war event that will be held in March to help make a difference in a young boy's life.
Planned by the Student Government's Special Events Committee, the event's goal is to raise money for the family of a 5-year-old boy named Trevor Palmer from Milford, N.H. who was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia in January of 2006.
The disease leads to a reduced number of white blood cells making the person susceptible to severe infection. As a result, Palmer has undergone several bone marrow transplants over the last year.
"Everyday we are amazed at the generosity of people," said Naomi Palmer, Trevor's mother, in response to the support that her family has received. "It has been a very long road and everyday he continues to fight. I find a lot of times I get very emotional when people help Trevor with fundraisers."
Palmer is cared for at the Children's Hospital in Boston. He has had a huge amount of support from people all over New England who have become aware of his battle through a website that his family has for him that is updated daily on his status.
"I think it's a really great thing what the student government is doing, it gives college students a chance to see that there is more in the world than what we see on our campus, and it's a great way for students to give to a great cause," said Megan Black, sophomore, Mystic.
The event, which is being led by Leah Gallagher, sophomore, Winchester, Mass., and and Colleen Carney, senior, Yorktown, N.Y., will take place March 25. It will cost 15 dollars per team of 6 students. Other donations are welcome. Prizes will be available for the team that wins, the team with the best costume, and the team that brings in the most money, said Carney.
"As a student body we should try to create a better situation for Trevor, as he is missing out on his childhood, so he can have adulthood," said Director of Greek Life and Leadership Programs Jane Sanders.
Planned by the Student Government's Special Events Committee, the event's goal is to raise money for the family of a 5-year-old boy named Trevor Palmer from Milford, N.H. who was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia in January of 2006.
The disease leads to a reduced number of white blood cells making the person susceptible to severe infection. As a result, Palmer has undergone several bone marrow transplants over the last year.
"Everyday we are amazed at the generosity of people," said Naomi Palmer, Trevor's mother, in response to the support that her family has received. "It has been a very long road and everyday he continues to fight. I find a lot of times I get very emotional when people help Trevor with fundraisers."
Palmer is cared for at the Children's Hospital in Boston. He has had a huge amount of support from people all over New England who have become aware of his battle through a website that his family has for him that is updated daily on his status.
"I think it's a really great thing what the student government is doing, it gives college students a chance to see that there is more in the world than what we see on our campus, and it's a great way for students to give to a great cause," said Megan Black, sophomore, Mystic.
The event, which is being led by Leah Gallagher, sophomore, Winchester, Mass., and and Colleen Carney, senior, Yorktown, N.Y., will take place March 25. It will cost 15 dollars per team of 6 students. Other donations are welcome. Prizes will be available for the team that wins, the team with the best costume, and the team that brings in the most money, said Carney.
"As a student body we should try to create a better situation for Trevor, as he is missing out on his childhood, so he can have adulthood," said Director of Greek Life and Leadership Programs Jane Sanders.
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