Pace Creates Footsteps for Haiti
ARIEL GOLDSTEIN
Issue date: 2/3/10 Section: News
ARIEL GOLDSTEIN
Featured Reporter
While Pace students enjoyed their winter recess, tragedy struck Haiti when a high magnitude (7.0) earthquake ravaged the island nation on Jan. 12, leaving a death toll of nearly 200,000.
Widespread damage resulted from the earthquake and millions around the world began doing their part by donating money and lending whatever help could be offered. Although international aid was flown in, it was inevitably hindered by the damaged infrastructure.
Even before the semester officially kicked off, the Pace community joined in the global efforts to provide as much needed assistance to Haiti as possible.
Along with partaking in texting programs where money would be donated via one's telephone carriers or donating physical supplies such as clothing or water, Pace students became further involved with Footsteps for Haiti, a fundraising event on January 22 sponsored by Organization of Latin America Students (OLAS).
The name was a representation of the students' vision; students wishing to make a difference would pay either their shoe size as admission into the event, or donate five water bottles. Students gathered and watched video coverage of the relief efforts by CNN as well as presentations on Haiti provided on behalf of Students of Caribbean Awareness (SOCA) and other organizations.
Some students showed their creative sides to pitch into the event. Joanne Cola performed Haiti's National Anthem, followed by an inspirational poetry recitation by Claristela Cuduco . Other students gave live performances as well, and held a dance competition and raffle.
Others shared their personal experiences concerning the events of Haiti. A moment of silence was observed in memory of the many lives lost.
Throughout the night, students were urged to do whatever they could to continue supporting the relief efforts. They were urged to either donate more money or more supplies.
Video footage from the event described how doctors are in dire demand in order to tend to all of the injured in Haiti. While there are various pleas for aid, it appears that it is currently impossible for all the victims to be helped at once. Chris Gaur, a sophomore marketing major at Pace and Pleasantville volunteer EMT, spared a few moments of his time to speak about the role of the media in the relief effort.
Featured Reporter
While Pace students enjoyed their winter recess, tragedy struck Haiti when a high magnitude (7.0) earthquake ravaged the island nation on Jan. 12, leaving a death toll of nearly 200,000.
Widespread damage resulted from the earthquake and millions around the world began doing their part by donating money and lending whatever help could be offered. Although international aid was flown in, it was inevitably hindered by the damaged infrastructure.
Even before the semester officially kicked off, the Pace community joined in the global efforts to provide as much needed assistance to Haiti as possible.
Along with partaking in texting programs where money would be donated via one's telephone carriers or donating physical supplies such as clothing or water, Pace students became further involved with Footsteps for Haiti, a fundraising event on January 22 sponsored by Organization of Latin America Students (OLAS).
The name was a representation of the students' vision; students wishing to make a difference would pay either their shoe size as admission into the event, or donate five water bottles. Students gathered and watched video coverage of the relief efforts by CNN as well as presentations on Haiti provided on behalf of Students of Caribbean Awareness (SOCA) and other organizations.
Some students showed their creative sides to pitch into the event. Joanne Cola performed Haiti's National Anthem, followed by an inspirational poetry recitation by Claristela Cuduco . Other students gave live performances as well, and held a dance competition and raffle.
Others shared their personal experiences concerning the events of Haiti. A moment of silence was observed in memory of the many lives lost.
Throughout the night, students were urged to do whatever they could to continue supporting the relief efforts. They were urged to either donate more money or more supplies.
Video footage from the event described how doctors are in dire demand in order to tend to all of the injured in Haiti. While there are various pleas for aid, it appears that it is currently impossible for all the victims to be helped at once. Chris Gaur, a sophomore marketing major at Pace and Pleasantville volunteer EMT, spared a few moments of his time to speak about the role of the media in the relief effort.
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