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The power of flowers: 'spring' into Daffodils Days
Yellow flowers purchased help raise money for the American Cancer Society
Leah Gallagher
Issue date: 3/22/07 Section: News
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A dedicated freshman takes the initiative and introduces a national fundraiser, aimed at aiding cancer patients, to the university community.
Sounds awesome, right?
The Daffodils Days fundraiser, which raises money for the America Cancer Society (ACS), takes place all over the country. This year at Sacred Heart, it was sponsored by Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) through Brendan Beatty, freshman, Cape Cod, Mass., who is an active member of the SIFE organization.
SIFE is a business club that has chapters all over the world, said Beatty.
"The organization is approached with various projects throughout the year and I decided to head up this one," he said.
With the help of Phyllis Machledt, the Director of Service-Learning & Volunteer Programs, as well as fellow freshman Mark Galletta, Beatty was able to organize and execute the Daffodils sale fundraiser.
Students and faculty were asked to get involved by either purchasing one or all of the following items: a special edition bear made just for this year's Daffodil Days sale accompanied by a bouquet of ten fresh-cut daffodils at a cost of $25 or a bouquet without the bear at $7. The orders could also be delivered, with a message from the sender to anyone anywhere on campus.
People also had the option of giving a "Gift of Hope", which is a donation of at least $20. Anyone who donated at least that much would have flowers sent on their behalf to an anonymous cancer patient.
The fundraiser was advertised through global e-mails to students and faculty
"I would consider this fundraiser to have been a success. We raised over $500, which is over $100 more than last year," said Beatty. "Any amount really would have been a success but I feel it went really well. We had over 30 people donate to the cause by buying flowers, or simply giving money."
After receiving and totaling all of the orders, Beatty and Galletta sent the order information and the money that was raised to the local ACS branch. All of the flowers were delivered by the two of them between March 19 and 21.
Beatty's motivation for getting involved in this particular project was his feeling that it is an extremely important cause.
Monica Veale, sophomore, Chatham N.J. and Zach Giglio, junior, Riverhead N.Y., said, "It reflects well on our university that students go out of their way to get involved in such important causes.
There is so much to get involved in on campus and it is great that students are taking advantage of the opportunity to help others."
Veale said that she thinks what made this fundraiser so impressive was that a kid, Beatty, organized the whole thing himself and was able to make so much money for such a great cause.
Sounds awesome, right?
The Daffodils Days fundraiser, which raises money for the America Cancer Society (ACS), takes place all over the country. This year at Sacred Heart, it was sponsored by Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) through Brendan Beatty, freshman, Cape Cod, Mass., who is an active member of the SIFE organization.
SIFE is a business club that has chapters all over the world, said Beatty.
"The organization is approached with various projects throughout the year and I decided to head up this one," he said.
With the help of Phyllis Machledt, the Director of Service-Learning & Volunteer Programs, as well as fellow freshman Mark Galletta, Beatty was able to organize and execute the Daffodils sale fundraiser.
Students and faculty were asked to get involved by either purchasing one or all of the following items: a special edition bear made just for this year's Daffodil Days sale accompanied by a bouquet of ten fresh-cut daffodils at a cost of $25 or a bouquet without the bear at $7. The orders could also be delivered, with a message from the sender to anyone anywhere on campus.
People also had the option of giving a "Gift of Hope", which is a donation of at least $20. Anyone who donated at least that much would have flowers sent on their behalf to an anonymous cancer patient.
The fundraiser was advertised through global e-mails to students and faculty
"I would consider this fundraiser to have been a success. We raised over $500, which is over $100 more than last year," said Beatty. "Any amount really would have been a success but I feel it went really well. We had over 30 people donate to the cause by buying flowers, or simply giving money."
After receiving and totaling all of the orders, Beatty and Galletta sent the order information and the money that was raised to the local ACS branch. All of the flowers were delivered by the two of them between March 19 and 21.
Beatty's motivation for getting involved in this particular project was his feeling that it is an extremely important cause.
Monica Veale, sophomore, Chatham N.J. and Zach Giglio, junior, Riverhead N.Y., said, "It reflects well on our university that students go out of their way to get involved in such important causes.
There is so much to get involved in on campus and it is great that students are taking advantage of the opportunity to help others."
Veale said that she thinks what made this fundraiser so impressive was that a kid, Beatty, organized the whole thing himself and was able to make so much money for such a great cause.
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