Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Michigan State University Fundraising
Page Creator: Christopher Dedow
Event: 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Event Starts: Oct 11, 2009
Training buddies: William Perry
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The Red Cross is a symbol of hope throughout the world. As part of this humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago provides disaster relief to victims of single-family emergencies...
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Fundraising target: $6,000
So far we have raised: $3,052.00
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon's Michigan Gamma chapter at Michigan State University has chosen to help sponsor 5 runners in the Chicago Marathon on October 11th to raise awareness for the American Red Cross and bring in donations for a great cause.

How Does My Donation to the American Red Cross Help?

$25   

Buys five blankets

$35

Replaces a prescription medication.

$65

Feeds and shelters a person for a day and one night in a local motel

$115

Buys groceries for a displaced family for one week

$350  

Feeds and shelters 50 disaster victims for one night

$500

Helps pay medical expenses for an injured senior

$1,000

Buys 50 home clean-up kits for use after fire or flood
$1,500 Provides disaster relief for one family
$2,500 Supports an Emergency Response Vehicle to feed and care for people in a disaster area
$5,000 Trains 50 volunteers to assist thousands during a disaster

The American Red Cross is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax deductible.

In addition, the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago also offers the community the chance to learn First Aid, CPR and other health and safety skills that will help keep you safe.  We provide emergency communications for military families and offer assistance to those trying to locate family members during local and international disasters.

Below is a description of the five individual runners who have accepted the 26.2 mile challenge to help support the cause:

Christopher Dedow - A fourth year Finance Major with a specialization in International Business at Michigan State University. He currently holds the position as one of SAE's Philanthropy Chairs and is a Disney College Program Representative. He also is the Asst. Associate Director for Pierce Property Management and he hopes to start his own business eventually after working in the financial realm of the business world.

Ryan Blower - A fourth year Human Biology Major. Currently works as a research assistant in the biochemistry department at Michigan State University. He hopes to go to medical school next year at the University of Chicago.

Katelyn Charbeneau - A senior in James Madison majoring in Social Relaions and Policy & Comparative Cultures and Politics at Michigan State University. Katelyn loves spending time with friends and watching Michigan State sports! She is very excited to participate in her second Chicago Marathon.

Sarah Meyer - A fourth year at Michigan State University majoring in Materials Science Engineering and Spanish, along with a biomedical option. Currently does research with bone implants and tutors other students. Loves to play soccer and run in her free time.

Corey Scuglik - A fourth year at Michigan State University majoring in Accounting. he recently completed an auditing internship with Kutas & Associates in Lansing, MI.


Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date  Comment
Rich Srnec 10/26/2009 Thanks to all of you for running this Marathon, and supporting the Red Cross! 
James Kendall 10/21/2009  
Dilshan Dhillon 10/21/2009 good luck everyone and thank you for doing this 
Anonymous 10/11/2009  
Anonymous 10/11/2009  
Polen 10/6/2009 Phi Alpha 
Blower Family 10/4/2009 We are so proud of you Ryan!!! Good luck to all the runners! 
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Bar night at Rick's 9/30/2009 Thank you everyone who helped out the cause. We greatly appreciate it. 
Di Western 9/29/2009 Go get 'em Christopher Ryan - I am so proud of you! 
Tim & Judy Blower 9/19/2009 GO RYAN!! Good luck to you and your team!! 
VanDenburg Family 9/2/2009 Good luck to you Chris and to your friends! 
Grandma, Jim, Aunt Marg and Hilde 9/2/2009  
Kelly (Meyer!) Downing 9/1/2009 Good luck Sarah and team! 
Sharon & Mike Bergren 8/29/2009 Good luck to you & your team! 
Bryan Hill 8/28/2009 ¡Mucha suerte! ¡Qué buena causa! 
Aunt Lin & Bonnie 8/25/2009 Run Sarah, Run. You're a great niece. 
Ryan's Family 8/25/2009  
The VanDevanters of Vashon Island 8/21/2009 Best of Luck Christopher - to you and your team! 
Sarah's family 8/19/2009 Good luck Sarah, you are amazing! 
Cathy Meyer 8/18/2009 Thanks for supporting the Red Cross. Good luck with the race Sarah and the rest of the team! 
Jan Beebe 8/18/2009 I'll be cheering for you. Love Aunt Jan 
Carol Dedow 8/3/2009 Good Luck! 
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* Total raised online: $2,802.00
Amount raised offline: $250.00
Grand Total: $3,052.00
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