The Johns Hopkins News-Letter - Students need to help locally, not just globally: "Students need to help locally, not just globally
Guest Column
By Jason Farber
April 14, 2006
This past weekend, students and community members gathered together on the Upper Quad for Relay for Life, a worldwide fund raiser that supports cancer research. Despite unpleasant weather, the event raised at least $37,000, and for 12 hours the quad was alive with galvanized and dedicated students, free food, live bands and even a guy who would pay you $20 if you could beat him at Mario Kart. By all means, the event was a huge success.
But it also served as a metaphor for philanthropy at Hopkins. The Relay generated hearty support for a global cause from a student body that huddled together on the Upper Quad, a small green oasis in the middle of our blighted city."
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