Crusaders for a cure
Student organization raises $2700 for charity
Issue date: 4/26/06 Section: News
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Staff Writer
"Crusaders For A Cure" joined with the Travelers Rest Relay for Life to raise over $50,000 for cancer awareness and prevention last week.
Without the vision of one of North Greenville's own, "Crusaders For A Cure" would not have begun. Billy Watson, director of student services, became the NGU team sponsor and carried the opportunity for North Greenville students to be involved in helping cancer patients.
"My wife, Angie, and I got involved because there were two ladies at our church that were diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago, and we started a team at our church trying to help them raise money. Then, the school got involved because some students had grandparents, friends, or relatives battling cancer and I am the team sponsor here," said Watson.
The participants helped out for many different reasons. "My aunt had breast cancer and I know people on campus that have had and do have cancer," said Gibbs.
NGU has three tangible reasons to relay. Currently, three members of the NGU family, Karalee Dreyfus, sophomore Christian studies, Lee Ann Osborne, senior elementary education, and Mrs. Mary Mitchell, are fighting against cancer.
Since Tuesday, April 18, Lindsey Gibbs, junior early childhood education, and McKenzie Butler, sophomore early childhood, scheduled events and manned tables in an effort to raise money for Friday night's Relay for Life.
The Relay team hosted a representative from the American Cancer Society (ACS), the organization behind Relay for Life, who provided information on cancer prevention, early detection and tests and screenings available to help increase the public's awareness of cancer. The information is also viewable on the ACS's web site.
The team sold cards for one dollar in honor and memory of friends and family who have fought cancer to be placed at NGU's booth. On April 18, the team washed cars for donations until 5 p.m. Then, the "Crusaders For A Cure" offered a volleyball rivalry between the staff and faculty and the students for an one dollar admission fee.
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