In the aftermath of the massive earthquake in the Caribbean country of Haiti, people across the globe have been contributing what they can to assist in the recovery of the impoverished country. Gardner-Webb University’s faculty, staff, students, and clubs are trying to do their part in helping to support the cause. While some are contributing monetarily, others are collecting shoes, medical supplies, and other basic necessities to give to Haitians. You, too, can be a part of these efforts for such a noble cause. Click here to view some of the events and collection points around the Gardner-Webb University campus that are available to take donations.
• Haiti Relief through the Red Cross: The person to contact if you are interested in donating financially through the Red Cross is Dr. Tom Jones. He will be donating the funds collected on behalf of the Honors Association. His email is tjones@gardner-webb.edu.
• SGA (Student Government Association): SGA is working on creating a Haiti relief fund. SGA has agreed to match student or group contributions to their relief fund up to $1,500. The contact person for this group is Tyler McCall. His email is tmccall@gardner-webb.edu.
• CMU (Campus Ministries United): CMU is collecting donations for Samaritan's Purse. Anyone wishing to give may go to the Campus Ministries office in Suttle Hall Room 107. Ask for Teresa Davis or email her at tdavis@gardner-webb.edu.
• The Athletic Training Student Club: The athletic training student club is conducting a donation drive for medical supplies to send to Haiti. They will cover all the costs of shipping. The drive will go through January 31, 2010. Donations can be dropped off at the Football Center, or the Café. Maggie Lindsey is the contact person. Her email is mlindsey1@gardner-webb.edu.
• The Haiti Benefit Concert: This will be a night of music in the Millennium Playhouse. Local and regional musicians will be featured and play live music. There will be a $5 entrance fee, and people are encouraged to give more if they feel led to do so. The concert will be on Thursday February 11, 2010 at 7:00p.m. The doors will open at 6:30p.m. The contact person for this event is Gabriel Hooker. Her email is ghooker@gardner-webb.edu.
• Samaritan's Feet: On January 30, 2010, the Big South Conference will be sponsoring the Samaritan's Feet charity. Coaches will be going shoeless to bring attention to this charity. Anyone who wishes to give is encouraged to bring a pair of gently worn shoes to the various athletic events that will be collected and distributed amongst the Haitians.
Gardner-Webb University Press Release
